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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,368.29, 90,553.24 and 18,248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,368.29, 90,553.24 and 18,248.69 is: 27,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,368.29 : 90,553.24 = 18,248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,368.29/90,553.24 = 18,248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,368.29x = 90,553.24 × 18,248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,368.29x = 1,652,478,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,478,254.45/60,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.28

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