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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.96, 90,693.54 and 16,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.96, 90,693.54 and 16,091.01 is: 24,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.96 : 90,693.54 = 16,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.96/90,693.54 = 16,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.96x = 90,693.54 × 16,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.96x = 1,459,350,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,350,659.08/60,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.08

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