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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,113.61, 82,954.80 and 33,256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,113.61, 82,954.80 and 33,256.17 is: 45,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,113.61 : 82,954.80 = 33,256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,113.61/82,954.80 = 33,256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,113.61x = 82,954.80 × 33,256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,113.61x = 2,758,758,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,758,931.12/60,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,892.42

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