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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,009.65, 102,014.24 and 18,089.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,009.65, 102,014.24 and 18,089.69 is: 27,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,009.65 : 102,014.24 = 18,089.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,009.65/102,014.24 = 18,089.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,009.65x = 102,014.24 × 18,089.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,009.65x = 1,845,405,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,405,376.67/68,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,134.46

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