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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,382.98, 90,578.97 and 16,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,382.98, 90,578.97 and 16,008.75 is: 24,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,382.98 : 90,578.97 = 16,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,382.98/90,578.97 = 16,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,382.98x = 90,578.97 × 16,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,382.98x = 1,450,056,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,056,085.99/60,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.32

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