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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,279.22, 91,789.56 and 28,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,279.22, 91,789.56 and 28,027.23 is: 41,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,279.22 : 91,789.56 = 28,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,279.22/91,789.56 = 28,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,279.22x = 91,789.56 × 28,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,279.22x = 2,572,607,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,607,109.72/61,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,981.72

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