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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,528.64, 90,795.84 and 18,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,528.64, 90,795.84 and 18,976 is: 28,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,528.64 : 90,795.84 = 18,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,528.64/90,795.84 = 18,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,528.64x = 90,795.84 × 18,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,528.64x = 1,722,941,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,941,859.84/60,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,464.90

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