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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,407.76, 90,604.60 and 16,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,407.76, 90,604.60 and 16,037.96 is: 24,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,407.76 : 90,604.60 = 16,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,407.76/90,604.60 = 16,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,407.76x = 90,604.60 × 16,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,407.76x = 1,453,112,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,112,950.62/60,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,055.07

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