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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,954.23, 91,467.68 and 27,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,954.23, 91,467.68 and 27,217.64 is: 40,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,954.23 : 91,467.68 = 27,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,954.23/91,467.68 = 27,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,954.23x = 91,467.68 × 27,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,954.23x = 2,489,534,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,534,453.92/60,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,842.69

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