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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,325.13, 83,248.74 and 35,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,325.13, 83,248.74 and 35,179.49 is: 48,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,325.13 : 83,248.74 = 35,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,325.13/83,248.74 = 35,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,325.13x = 83,248.74 × 35,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,325.13x = 2,928,647,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,647,800.10/60,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,547.73

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