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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,219.08, 90,333.78 and 15,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,219.08, 90,333.78 and 15,846.06 is: 23,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,219.08 : 90,333.78 = 15,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,219.08/90,333.78 = 15,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,219.08x = 90,333.78 × 15,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,219.08x = 1,431,434,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,434,497.91/60,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.45

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