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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.92, 89,970.38 and 46,722.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.92, 89,970.38 and 46,722.99 is: 70,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.92 : 89,970.38 = 46,722.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.92/89,970.38 = 46,722.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.92x = 89,970.38 × 46,722.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.92x = 4,203,684,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,684,831.99/60,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,021.83

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