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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.09, 90,255.38 and 26,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.09, 90,255.38 and 26,898.69 is: 40,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.09 : 90,255.38 = 26,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.09/90,255.38 = 26,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.09x = 90,255.38 × 26,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.09x = 2,427,751,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,751,352.96/60,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,367.60

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