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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,044.84, 82,839.97 and 46,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,044.84, 82,839.97 and 46,251.35 is: 63,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,044.84 : 82,839.97 = 46,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,044.84/82,839.97 = 46,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,044.84x = 82,839.97 × 46,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,044.84x = 3,831,460,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,460,606.53/60,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,809.98

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