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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,151.44, 82,997.46 and 33,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,151.44, 82,997.46 and 33,292.68 is: 45,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,151.44 : 82,997.46 = 33,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,151.44/82,997.46 = 33,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,151.44x = 82,997.46 × 33,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,151.44x = 2,763,207,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,207,876.59/60,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,937.52

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