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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,262.73, 90,411.77 and 26,975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,262.73, 90,411.77 and 26,975.38 is: 40,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,262.73 : 90,411.77 = 26,975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,262.73/90,411.77 = 26,975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,262.73x = 90,411.77 × 26,975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,262.73x = 2,438,891,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,891,852.22/60,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,470.98

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