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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,477.60, 90,716.64 and 18,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,477.60, 90,716.64 and 18,358.08 is: 27,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,477.60 : 90,716.64 = 18,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,477.60/90,716.64 = 18,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,477.60x = 90,716.64 × 18,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,477.60x = 1,665,383,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,383,334.45/60,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.19

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