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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,474.23, 90,711.63 and 18,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,474.23, 90,711.63 and 18,354.68 is: 27,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,474.23 : 90,711.63 = 18,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,474.23/90,711.63 = 18,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,474.23x = 90,711.63 × 18,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,474.23x = 1,664,982,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,982,734.89/60,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,532.10

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