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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,073.65, 82,898.30 and 33,214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,073.65, 82,898.30 and 33,214.55 is: 45,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073.65 : 82,898.30 = 33,214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073.65/82,898.30 = 33,214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073.65x = 82,898.30 × 33,214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073.65x = 2,753,429,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,429,522.85/60,073.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,834.23

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