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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.80, 89,877.90 and 36,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.80, 89,877.90 and 36,705.80 is: 54,953.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.80 : 89,877.90 = 36,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.80/89,877.90 = 36,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.80x = 89,877.90 × 36,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.80x = 3,299,040,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,040,221.82/60,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,953.05

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