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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,028.43, 90,066.87 and 26,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,028.43, 90,066.87 and 26,725.74 is: 40,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,028.43 : 90,066.87 = 26,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,028.43/90,066.87 = 26,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,028.43x = 90,066.87 × 26,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,028.43x = 2,407,103,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,103,750.23/60,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,099.39

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