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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,021.69, 90,056.73 and 26,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,021.69, 90,056.73 and 26,718.98 is: 40,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,021.69 : 90,056.73 = 26,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,021.69/90,056.73 = 26,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,021.69x = 90,056.73 × 26,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,021.69x = 2,406,223,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,223,617.65/60,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,089.24

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