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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,296.07, 90,415.35 and 27,016.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,296.07, 90,415.35 and 27,016.41 is: 40,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,296.07 : 90,415.35 = 27,016.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,296.07/90,415.35 = 27,016.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,296.07x = 90,415.35 × 27,016.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,296.07x = 2,442,698,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,698,165.89/60,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,511.73

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