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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,629.89, 90,902.58 and 26,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,629.89, 90,902.58 and 26,877.64 is: 40,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,629.89 : 90,902.58 = 26,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,629.89/90,902.58 = 26,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,629.89x = 90,902.58 × 26,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,629.89x = 2,443,246,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,246,820.31/60,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,297.73

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