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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,199.61, 83,084.94 and 36,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,199.61, 83,084.94 and 36,329.72 is: 50,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,199.61 : 83,084.94 = 36,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,199.61/83,084.94 = 36,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,199.61x = 83,084.94 × 36,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,199.61x = 3,018,452,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,452,190.99/60,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,140.73

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