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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,653.62, 90,967.88 and 16,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,653.62, 90,967.88 and 16,269.82 is: 24,401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,653.62 : 90,967.88 = 16,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,653.62/90,967.88 = 16,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,653.62x = 90,967.88 × 16,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,653.62x = 1,480,031,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,031,033.38/60,653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.36

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