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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,117.19, 82,955.34 and 33,259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,117.19, 82,955.34 and 33,259.01 is: 45,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,117.19 : 82,955.34 = 33,259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,117.19/82,955.34 = 33,259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,117.19x = 82,955.34 × 33,259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,117.19x = 2,759,012,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,012,067.84/60,117.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,893.90

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