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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,886.76, 91,338.84 and 18,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,886.76, 91,338.84 and 18,770.40 is: 28,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,886.76 : 91,338.84 = 18,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,886.76/91,338.84 = 18,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,886.76x = 91,338.84 × 18,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,886.76x = 1,714,466,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,466,562.34/60,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,158.28

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