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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,527.97, 90,806.52 and 18,974.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,527.97, 90,806.52 and 18,974.97 is: 28,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,527.97 : 90,806.52 = 18,974.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,527.97/90,806.52 = 18,974.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,527.97x = 90,806.52 × 18,974.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,527.97x = 1,723,050,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,050,992.80/60,527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,467.02

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