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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.51, 82,839.20 and 33,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.51, 82,839.20 and 33,174.42 is: 45,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.51 : 82,839.20 = 33,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.51/82,839.20 = 33,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.51x = 82,839.20 × 33,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.51x = 2,748,142,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,142,040.29/60,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,776.80

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