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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,295.70, 90,414.78 and 27,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,295.70, 90,414.78 and 27,016.04 is: 40,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,295.70 : 90,414.78 = 27,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,295.70/90,414.78 = 27,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,295.70x = 90,414.78 × 27,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,295.70x = 2,442,648,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,648,861.00/60,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,511.17

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