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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,664.62, 90,997.17 and 18,544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,664.62, 90,997.17 and 18,544.55 is: 27,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,664.62 : 90,997.17 = 18,544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,664.62/90,997.17 = 18,544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,664.62x = 90,997.17 × 18,544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,664.62x = 1,687,501,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,501,113.94/60,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,816.89

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