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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,535.76, 83,547.08 and 36,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,535.76, 83,547.08 and 36,663.44 is: 50,600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,535.76 : 83,547.08 = 36,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,535.76/83,547.08 = 36,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,535.76x = 83,547.08 × 36,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,535.76x = 3,063,123,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,123,354.76/60,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,600.23

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