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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,442.96, 90,664.34 and 16,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,442.96, 90,664.34 and 16,069.74 is: 24,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,442.96 : 90,664.34 = 16,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,442.96/90,664.34 = 16,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,442.96x = 90,664.34 × 16,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,442.96x = 1,456,952,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,952,371.07/60,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.58

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