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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,394.51, 90,596.19 and 16,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,394.51, 90,596.19 and 16,020.28 is: 24,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,394.51 : 90,596.19 = 16,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,394.51/90,596.19 = 16,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,394.51x = 90,596.19 × 16,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,394.51x = 1,451,376,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,376,330.73/60,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.59

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