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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,107.97, 82,942.47 and 33,246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,107.97, 82,942.47 and 33,246.21 is: 45,876.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,107.97 : 82,942.47 = 33,246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,107.97/82,942.47 = 33,246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,107.97x = 82,942.47 × 33,246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,107.97x = 2,757,522,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,522,775.54/60,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,876.16

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