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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,942.60, 91,425.36 and 27,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,942.60, 91,425.36 and 27,665 is: 41,502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,942.60 : 91,425.36 = 27,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,942.60/91,425.36 = 27,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,942.60x = 91,425.36 × 27,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,942.60x = 2,529,282,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,282,584.40/60,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,502.70

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