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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,497.70, 90,711.06 and 18,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,497.70, 90,711.06 and 18,365.10 is: 27,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,497.70 : 90,711.06 = 18,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,497.70/90,711.06 = 18,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,497.70x = 90,711.06 × 18,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,497.70x = 1,665,917,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,917,688.01/60,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,536.88

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