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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,439.62, 90,660.27 and 16,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,439.62, 90,660.27 and 16,066.16 is: 24,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,439.62 : 90,660.27 = 16,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,439.62/90,660.27 = 16,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,439.62x = 90,660.27 × 16,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,439.62x = 1,456,561,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,561,950.16/60,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.46

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