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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,954.26, 91,397.87 and 18,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,954.26, 91,397.87 and 18,822.71 is: 28,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,954.26 : 91,397.87 = 18,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,954.26/91,397.87 = 18,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,954.26x = 91,397.87 × 18,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,954.26x = 1,720,355,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,355,806.59/60,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,223.72

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