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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,751.38, 91,131.82 and 16,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,751.38, 91,131.82 and 16,377.45 is: 24,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,751.38 : 91,131.82 = 16,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,751.38/91,131.82 = 16,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,751.38x = 91,131.82 × 16,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,751.38x = 1,492,506,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,506,866.40/60,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.46

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