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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,499.54, 83,477.07 and 35,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,499.54, 83,477.07 and 35,344.18 is: 48,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,499.54 : 83,477.07 = 35,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,499.54/83,477.07 = 35,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,499.54x = 83,477.07 × 35,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,499.54x = 2,950,428,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,428,587.95/60,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,767.79

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