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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,263.31, 90,391.37 and 26,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,263.31, 90,391.37 and 26,974.43 is: 40,460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,263.31 : 90,391.37 = 26,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,263.31/90,391.37 = 26,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,263.31x = 90,391.37 × 26,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,263.31x = 2,438,256,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,256,094.99/60,263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,460.04

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