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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,128.76, 82,970.58 and 33,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,128.76, 82,970.58 and 33,267.72 is: 45,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,128.76 : 82,970.58 = 33,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,128.76/82,970.58 = 33,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,128.76x = 82,970.58 × 33,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,128.76x = 2,760,242,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,242,023.68/60,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,905.52

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