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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,429.59, 90,613.25 and 27,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,429.59, 90,613.25 and 27,121.10 is: 40,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,429.59 : 90,613.25 = 27,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,429.59/90,613.25 = 27,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,429.59x = 90,613.25 × 27,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,429.59x = 2,457,530,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,530,425.90/60,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,667.67

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