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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,452.69, 90,678.89 and 16,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,452.69, 90,678.89 and 16,079.47 is: 24,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,452.69 : 90,678.89 = 16,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,452.69/90,678.89 = 16,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,452.69x = 90,678.89 × 16,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,452.69x = 1,458,068,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,068,304.89/60,452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,119.17

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