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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,403.23, 90,609.35 and 16,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,403.23, 90,609.35 and 16,029 is: 24,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,403.23 : 90,609.35 = 16,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,403.23/90,609.35 = 16,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,403.23x = 90,609.35 × 16,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,403.23x = 1,452,377,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,377,191.01/60,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.69

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