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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,391.72, 90,587.46 and 16,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,391.72, 90,587.46 and 16,022.92 is: 24,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,391.72 : 90,587.46 = 16,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,391.72/90,587.46 = 16,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,391.72x = 90,587.46 × 16,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,391.72x = 1,451,475,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,475,624.58/60,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.35

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