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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,547.91, 90,836.44 and 18,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,547.91, 90,836.44 and 18,994.91 is: 28,496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,547.91 : 90,836.44 = 18,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,547.91/90,836.44 = 18,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,547.91x = 90,836.44 × 18,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,547.91x = 1,725,429,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,429,500.85/60,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,496.93

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