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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,664.74, 90,997.34 and 18,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,664.74, 90,997.34 and 18,544.66 is: 27,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,664.74 : 90,997.34 = 18,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,664.74/90,997.34 = 18,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,664.74x = 90,997.34 × 18,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,664.74x = 1,687,514,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,514,731.20/60,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,817.06

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