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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,657.59, 83,709.23 and 35,164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,657.59, 83,709.23 and 35,164.05 is: 48,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,657.59 : 83,709.23 = 35,164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,657.59/83,709.23 = 35,164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,657.59x = 83,709.23 × 35,164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,657.59x = 2,943,555,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,555,373.36/60,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,527.41

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