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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,522.29, 90,783.45 and 16,149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,522.29, 90,783.45 and 16,149.21 is: 24,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,522.29 : 90,783.45 = 16,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,522.29/90,783.45 = 16,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,522.29x = 90,783.45 × 16,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,522.29x = 1,466,080,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,080,958.20/60,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.82

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