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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,778.72, 91,174.44 and 16,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,778.72, 91,174.44 and 16,405.84 is: 24,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,778.72 : 91,174.44 = 16,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,778.72/91,174.44 = 16,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,778.72x = 91,174.44 × 16,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,778.72x = 1,495,793,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,793,274.73/60,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.48

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