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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,381.97, 83,329.73 and 33,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,381.97, 83,329.73 and 33,524.48 is: 46,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,381.97 : 83,329.73 = 33,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,381.97/83,329.73 = 33,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,381.97x = 83,329.73 × 33,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,381.97x = 2,793,585,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,585,699.17/60,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,265.23

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