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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,476.94, 83,458.78 and 33,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,476.94, 83,458.78 and 33,254.46 is: 45,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,476.94 : 83,458.78 = 33,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,476.94/83,458.78 = 33,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,476.94x = 83,458.78 × 33,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,476.94x = 2,775,376,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,376,608.59/60,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,891.49

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