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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,273.55, 83,176.23 and 33,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,273.55, 83,176.23 and 33,415.84 is: 46,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,273.55 : 83,176.23 = 33,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,273.55/83,176.23 = 33,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,273.55x = 83,176.23 × 33,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,273.55x = 2,779,403,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,403,593.48/60,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,113.16

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