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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.15, 90,049.77 and 15,659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.15, 90,049.77 and 15,659.85 is: 23,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.15 : 90,049.77 = 15,659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.15/90,049.77 = 15,659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.15x = 90,049.77 × 15,659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.15x = 1,410,165,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,165,890.73/60,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.79

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