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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,179.72, 90,280.86 and 26,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,179.72, 90,280.86 and 26,901.10 is: 40,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,179.72 : 90,280.86 = 26,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,179.72/90,280.86 = 26,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,179.72x = 90,280.86 × 26,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,179.72x = 2,428,654,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,654,442.95/60,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,356.69

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