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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.40, 90,197.72 and 26,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.40, 90,197.72 and 26,853.16 is: 40,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.40 : 90,197.72 = 26,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.40/90,197.72 = 26,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.40x = 90,197.72 × 26,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.40x = 2,422,093,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,093,806.80/60,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,280.02

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