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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.60, 89,931.90 and 26,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.60, 89,931.90 and 26,652.20 is: 39,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.60 : 89,931.90 = 26,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.60/89,931.90 = 26,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.60x = 89,931.90 × 26,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.60x = 2,396,882,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,882,985.18/60,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,946.32

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