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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,996.12, 91,484.82 and 16,626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,996.12, 91,484.82 and 16,626.43 is: 24,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996.12 : 91,484.82 = 16,626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996.12/91,484.82 = 16,626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996.12x = 91,484.82 × 16,626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996.12x = 1,521,065,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,065,955.79/60,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.09

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