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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,371.52, 90,562.24 and 18,818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,371.52, 90,562.24 and 18,818.52 is: 28,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,371.52 : 90,562.24 = 18,818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,371.52/90,562.24 = 18,818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,371.52x = 90,562.24 × 18,818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,371.52x = 1,704,247,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,247,324.68/60,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,229.33

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