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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,835.44, 91,253.37 and 18,715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,835.44, 91,253.37 and 18,715.23 is: 28,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,835.44 : 91,253.37 = 18,715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,835.44/91,253.37 = 18,715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,835.44x = 91,253.37 × 18,715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,835.44x = 1,707,827,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,827,807.83/60,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,072.91

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