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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,442.46, 90,663.59 and 16,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,442.46, 90,663.59 and 16,069.23 is: 24,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,442.46 : 90,663.59 = 16,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,442.46/90,663.59 = 16,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,442.46x = 90,663.59 × 16,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,442.46x = 1,456,893,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,893,999.99/60,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.82

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