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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,296.26, 90,442.98 and 15,926.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,296.26, 90,442.98 and 15,926.11 is: 23,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,296.26 : 90,442.98 = 15,926.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,296.26/90,442.98 = 15,926.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,296.26x = 90,442.98 × 15,926.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,296.26x = 1,440,404,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,404,848.21/60,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.79

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