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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,169.76, 83,056.08 and 35,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,169.76, 83,056.08 and 35,019.26 is: 48,339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,169.76 : 83,056.08 = 35,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,169.76/83,056.08 = 35,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,169.76x = 83,056.08 × 35,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,169.76x = 2,908,562,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,562,460.10/60,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,339.27

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