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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.74, 82,994.45 and 33,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.74, 82,994.45 and 33,284.26 is: 45,931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.74 : 82,994.45 = 33,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.74/82,994.45 = 33,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.74x = 82,994.45 × 33,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.74x = 2,762,408,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,408,478.45/60,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,931.64

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