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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,211.71, 90,338.52 and 26,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,211.71, 90,338.52 and 26,935.29 is: 40,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,211.71 : 90,338.52 = 26,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,211.71/90,338.52 = 26,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,211.71x = 90,338.52 × 26,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,211.71x = 2,433,294,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,294,234.37/60,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,412.31

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