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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,297.59, 83,205.18 and 33,440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,297.59, 83,205.18 and 33,440.02 is: 46,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,297.59 : 83,205.18 = 33,440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,297.59/83,205.18 = 33,440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,297.59x = 83,205.18 × 33,440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,297.59x = 2,782,382,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,382,675.29/60,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,144.18

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