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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,273.76, 83,148.24 and 52,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,273.76, 83,148.24 and 52,304.80 is: 72,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,273.76 : 83,148.24 = 52,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,273.76/83,148.24 = 52,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,273.76x = 83,148.24 × 52,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,273.76x = 4,349,052,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,052,063.55/60,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,154.98

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