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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,246.83, 90,395.06 and 26,495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,246.83, 90,395.06 and 26,495.51 is: 39,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,246.83 : 90,395.06 = 26,495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,246.83/90,395.06 = 26,495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,246.83x = 90,395.06 × 26,495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,246.83x = 2,395,062,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,062,631.73/60,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,754.17

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