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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,394.76, 90,596.57 and 16,020.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,394.76, 90,596.57 and 16,020.53 is: 24,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,394.76 : 90,596.57 = 16,020.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,394.76/90,596.57 = 16,020.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,394.76x = 90,596.57 × 16,020.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,394.76x = 1,451,404,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,404,987.48/60,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.97

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