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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,468.09, 90,702.34 and 18,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,468.09, 90,702.34 and 18,348.53 is: 27,522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,468.09 : 90,702.34 = 18,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,468.09/90,702.34 = 18,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,468.09x = 90,702.34 × 18,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,468.09x = 1,664,254,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,254,606.56/60,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,522.86

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