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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,423.62, 90,629.06 and 16,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,423.62, 90,629.06 and 16,054.86 is: 24,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,423.62 : 90,629.06 = 16,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,423.62/90,629.06 = 16,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,423.62x = 90,629.06 × 16,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,423.62x = 1,455,036,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,036,870.23/60,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,080.60

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