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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,223.10, 90,327.66 and 15,853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,223.10, 90,327.66 and 15,853.31 is: 23,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,223.10 : 90,327.66 = 15,853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,223.10/90,327.66 = 15,853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,223.10x = 90,327.66 × 15,853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,223.10x = 1,431,992,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,992,477.24/60,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.13

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