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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,351.09, 90,530.69 and 15,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,351.09, 90,530.69 and 15,977.27 is: 23,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,351.09 : 90,530.69 = 15,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,351.09/90,530.69 = 15,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,351.09x = 90,530.69 × 15,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,351.09x = 1,446,432,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,432,744.88/60,351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.97

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