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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,377.94, 90,566.87 and 16,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,377.94, 90,566.87 and 16,009.16 is: 24,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,377.94 : 90,566.87 = 16,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,377.94/90,566.87 = 16,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,377.94x = 90,566.87 × 16,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,377.94x = 1,449,898,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,898,979.65/60,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.72

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