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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,265.64, 83,160.98 and 33,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,265.64, 83,160.98 and 33,405.86 is: 46,096.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,265.64 : 83,160.98 = 33,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,265.64/83,160.98 = 33,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,265.64x = 83,160.98 × 33,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,265.64x = 2,778,063,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,063,472.51/60,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,096.98

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