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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,233.81, 83,122.61 and 36,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,233.81, 83,122.61 and 36,360.54 is: 50,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,233.81 : 83,122.61 = 36,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,233.81/83,122.61 = 36,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,233.81x = 83,122.61 × 36,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,233.81x = 3,022,382,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,382,804.01/60,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,177.52

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