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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,774.64, 91,162.06 and 16,401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,774.64, 91,162.06 and 16,401.42 is: 24,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,774.64 : 91,162.06 = 16,401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,774.64/91,162.06 = 16,401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,774.64x = 91,162.06 × 16,401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,774.64x = 1,495,187,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,187,193.12/60,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.16

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