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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,331.67, 83,253.71 and 33,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,331.67, 83,253.71 and 33,473.28 is: 46,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,331.67 : 83,253.71 = 33,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,331.67/83,253.71 = 33,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,331.67x = 83,253.71 × 33,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,331.67x = 2,786,774,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,774,578.50/60,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,190.91

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