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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,328.78, 90,523.35 and 27,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,328.78, 90,523.35 and 27,072.62 is: 40,622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,328.78 : 90,523.35 = 27,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,328.78/90,523.35 = 27,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,328.78x = 90,523.35 × 27,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,328.78x = 2,450,704,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,704,255.68/60,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,622.47

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