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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,524.58, 90,791.73 and 18,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,524.58, 90,791.73 and 18,408.44 is: 27,614.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,524.58 : 90,791.73 = 18,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,524.58/90,791.73 = 18,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,524.58x = 90,791.73 × 18,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,524.58x = 1,671,333,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,333,660.24/60,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.13

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