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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,225.70, 90,359.51 and 26,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,225.70, 90,359.51 and 26,949.28 is: 40,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,225.70 : 90,359.51 = 26,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,225.70/90,359.51 = 26,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,225.70x = 90,359.51 × 26,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,225.70x = 2,435,123,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,123,735.65/60,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,433.30

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