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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,639.82, 83,683.05 and 35,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,639.82, 83,683.05 and 35,151.10 is: 48,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,639.82 : 83,683.05 = 35,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,639.82/83,683.05 = 35,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,639.82x = 83,683.05 × 35,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,639.82x = 2,941,551,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,551,258.86/60,639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,508.58

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