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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,275.11, 83,179.97 and 34,782.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,275.11, 83,179.97 and 34,782.54 is: 48,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,275.11 : 83,179.97 = 34,782.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,275.11/83,179.97 = 34,782.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,275.11x = 83,179.97 × 34,782.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,275.11x = 2,893,210,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,210,633.72/60,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,000.09

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