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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,082.74, 82,913.73 and 33,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,082.74, 82,913.73 and 33,586.74 is: 46,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,082.74 : 82,913.73 = 33,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,082.74/82,913.73 = 33,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,082.74x = 82,913.73 × 33,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,082.74x = 2,784,801,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,801,891.94/60,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,349.45

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