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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,663, 90,997.74 and 19,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,663, 90,997.74 and 19,113.24 is: 28,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,663 : 90,997.74 = 19,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,663/90,997.74 = 19,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,663x = 90,997.74 × 19,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,663x = 1,739,261,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,261,644.08/60,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,670.88

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