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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,295.08, 90,413.84 and 27,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,295.08, 90,413.84 and 27,015.42 is: 40,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,295.08 : 90,413.84 = 27,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,295.08/90,413.84 = 27,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,295.08x = 90,413.84 × 27,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,295.08x = 2,442,567,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,567,861.41/60,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,510.24

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