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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.43, 82,993.54 and 33,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.43, 82,993.54 and 33,279.94 is: 45,928.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.43 : 82,993.54 = 33,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.43/82,993.54 = 33,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.43x = 82,993.54 × 33,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.43x = 2,762,019,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,019,755.18/60,137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.47

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