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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,112.49, 90,189.45 and 26,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,112.49, 90,189.45 and 26,855.51 is: 40,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,112.49 : 90,189.45 = 26,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,112.49/90,189.45 = 26,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,112.49x = 90,189.45 × 26,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,112.49x = 2,422,083,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,083,225.42/60,112.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,292.52

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