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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,499.08, 90,748.44 and 16,126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,499.08, 90,748.44 and 16,126.02 is: 24,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,499.08 : 90,748.44 = 16,126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,499.08/90,748.44 = 16,126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,499.08x = 90,748.44 × 16,126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,499.08x = 1,463,411,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,411,158.41/60,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.98

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