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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.91, 90,198.47 and 26,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.91, 90,198.47 and 26,853.66 is: 40,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.91 : 90,198.47 = 26,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.91/90,198.47 = 26,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.91x = 90,198.47 × 26,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.91x = 2,422,159,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,159,045.90/60,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,280.76

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