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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.66, 90,206.88 and 15,764.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.66, 90,206.88 and 15,764.03 is: 23,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.66 : 90,206.88 = 15,764.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.66/90,206.88 = 15,764.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.66x = 90,206.88 × 15,764.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.66x = 1,422,023,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,023,511.49/60,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,646.14

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