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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,109.73, 82,952.90 and 33,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,109.73, 82,952.90 and 33,252.75 is: 45,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,109.73 : 82,952.90 = 33,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,109.73/82,952.90 = 33,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,109.73x = 82,952.90 × 33,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,109.73x = 2,758,412,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,412,045.48/60,109.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,889.61

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