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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,432.66, 90,641.73 and 16,062.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,432.66, 90,641.73 and 16,062.81 is: 24,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,432.66 : 90,641.73 = 16,062.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,432.66/90,641.73 = 16,062.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,432.66x = 90,641.73 × 16,062.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,432.66x = 1,455,960,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,960,887.06/60,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.29

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