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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,411.26, 90,621.36 and 16,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,411.26, 90,621.36 and 16,037.06 is: 24,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,411.26 : 90,621.36 = 16,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,411.26/90,621.36 = 16,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,411.26x = 90,621.36 × 16,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,411.26x = 1,453,300,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,300,187.60/60,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,056.78

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