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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,161.04, 83,020.96 and 33,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,161.04, 83,020.96 and 33,302 is: 45,956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,161.04 : 83,020.96 = 33,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,161.04/83,020.96 = 33,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,161.04x = 83,020.96 × 33,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,161.04x = 2,764,764,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,764,009.92/60,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,956.05

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