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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,759.48, 91,156.14 and 18,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,759.48, 91,156.14 and 18,640.94 is: 27,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,759.48 : 91,156.14 = 18,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,759.48/91,156.14 = 18,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,759.48x = 91,156.14 × 18,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,759.48x = 1,699,236,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,236,136.37/60,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,966.60

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