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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,623.76, 83,663.39 and 33,766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,623.76, 83,663.39 and 33,766.28 is: 46,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,623.76 : 83,663.39 = 33,766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,623.76/83,663.39 = 33,766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,623.76x = 83,663.39 × 33,766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,623.76x = 2,825,000,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,000,865.34/60,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,598.91

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