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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,748.34, 91,112.12 and 16,364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,748.34, 91,112.12 and 16,364.71 is: 24,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,748.34 : 91,112.12 = 16,364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,748.34/91,112.12 = 16,364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,748.34x = 91,112.12 × 16,364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,748.34x = 1,491,023,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,023,421.29/60,748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.27

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