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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,275.77, 83,181.32 and 34,787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,275.77, 83,181.32 and 34,787.43 is: 48,007.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,275.77 : 83,181.32 = 34,787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,275.77/83,181.32 = 34,787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,275.77x = 83,181.32 × 34,787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,275.77x = 2,893,664,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,664,346.81/60,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,007.09

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