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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,639.57, 83,682.68 and 35,150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,639.57, 83,682.68 and 35,150.85 is: 48,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,639.57 : 83,682.68 = 35,150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,639.57/83,682.68 = 35,150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,639.57x = 83,682.68 × 35,150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,639.57x = 2,941,517,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,517,156.52/60,639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,508.21

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