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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,060.62, 60,033.53 and 22,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,060.62, 60,033.53 and 22,493.55 is: 33,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,060.62 : 60,033.53 = 22,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,060.62/60,033.53 = 22,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,060.62x = 60,033.53 × 22,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,060.62x = 1,350,366,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,366,796.10/40,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.08

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