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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,112.99, 90,190.20 and 26,856.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,112.99, 90,190.20 and 26,856.01 is: 40,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,112.99 : 90,190.20 = 26,856.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,112.99/90,190.20 = 26,856.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,112.99x = 90,190.20 × 26,856.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,112.99x = 2,422,148,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,148,462.15/60,112.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,293.27

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