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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,008.76, 82,806.60 and 33,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,008.76, 82,806.60 and 33,150.72 is: 45,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,008.76 : 82,806.60 = 33,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,008.76/82,806.60 = 33,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,008.76x = 82,806.60 × 33,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,008.76x = 2,745,098,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,098,410.75/60,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,744.96

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