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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,262.10, 90,410.83 and 26,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,262.10, 90,410.83 and 26,974.76 is: 40,470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,262.10 : 90,410.83 = 26,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,262.10/90,410.83 = 26,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,262.10x = 90,410.83 × 26,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,262.10x = 2,438,809,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,809,921.16/60,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,470.05

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