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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,544.70, 90,831.63 and 18,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,544.70, 90,831.63 and 18,991.70 is: 28,492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,544.70 : 90,831.63 = 18,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,544.70/90,831.63 = 18,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,544.70x = 90,831.63 × 18,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,544.70x = 1,725,047,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,047,067.47/60,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,492.12

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