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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,475.91, 83,459.84 and 33,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,475.91, 83,459.84 and 33,618.96 is: 46,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,475.91 : 83,459.84 = 33,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,475.91/83,459.84 = 33,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,475.91x = 83,459.84 × 33,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,475.91x = 2,805,832,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,832,854.47/60,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,395.88

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