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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,243.06, 83,135.88 and 33,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,243.06, 83,135.88 and 33,386 is: 46,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,243.06 : 83,135.88 = 33,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,243.06/83,135.88 = 33,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,243.06x = 83,135.88 × 33,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,243.06x = 2,775,574,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,574,489.68/60,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,072.93

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