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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,295.32, 90,414.23 and 27,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,295.32, 90,414.23 and 27,015.66 is: 40,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,295.32 : 90,414.23 = 27,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,295.32/90,414.23 = 27,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,295.32x = 90,414.23 × 27,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,295.32x = 2,442,599,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,599,961.76/60,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,510.61

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