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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,073.44, 82,897.99 and 33,214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,073.44, 82,897.99 and 33,214.33 is: 45,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073.44 : 82,897.99 = 33,214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073.44/82,897.99 = 33,214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073.44x = 82,897.99 × 33,214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073.44x = 2,753,401,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,401,196.20/60,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,833.92

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