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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,522.76, 83,508.78 and 36,651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,522.76, 83,508.78 and 36,651.16 is: 50,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,522.76 : 83,508.78 = 36,651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,522.76/83,508.78 = 36,651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,522.76x = 83,508.78 × 36,651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,522.76x = 3,060,693,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,693,657.18/60,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,570.95

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