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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,766.62, 91,142.64 and 16,389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,766.62, 91,142.64 and 16,389.96 is: 24,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,766.62 : 91,142.64 = 16,389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,766.62/91,142.64 = 16,389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,766.62x = 91,142.64 × 16,389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,766.62x = 1,493,824,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,824,223.89/60,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.97

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