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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,831.65, 91,247.69 and 18,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,831.65, 91,247.69 and 18,711.45 is: 28,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,831.65 : 91,247.69 = 18,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,831.65/91,247.69 = 18,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,831.65x = 91,247.69 × 18,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,831.65x = 1,707,376,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,376,589.05/60,831.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,067.24

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