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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.10, 90,697.87 and 18,345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.10, 90,697.87 and 18,345.54 is: 27,518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.10 : 90,697.87 = 18,345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.10/90,697.87 = 18,345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.10x = 90,697.87 × 18,345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.10x = 1,663,901,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,901,402.00/60,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,518.38

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