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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,261.27, 90,355.44 and 26,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,261.27, 90,355.44 and 26,975.13 is: 40,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,261.27 : 90,355.44 = 26,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,261.27/90,355.44 = 26,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,261.27x = 90,355.44 × 26,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,261.27x = 2,437,349,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,349,740.21/60,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,446.37

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