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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,867.76, 91,311.45 and 18,747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,867.76, 91,311.45 and 18,747.83 is: 28,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,867.76 : 91,311.45 = 18,747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,867.76/91,311.45 = 18,747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,867.76x = 91,311.45 × 18,747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,867.76x = 1,711,891,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,891,541.65/60,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,124.77

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