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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,227.71, 90,362.52 and 26,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,227.71, 90,362.52 and 26,951.29 is: 40,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,227.71 : 90,362.52 = 26,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,227.71/90,362.52 = 26,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,227.71x = 90,362.52 × 26,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,227.71x = 2,435,386,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,386,481.65/60,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,436.31

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