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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,658.94, 83,709.67 and 35,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,658.94, 83,709.67 and 35,180.41 is: 48,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,658.94 : 83,709.67 = 35,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,658.94/83,709.67 = 35,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,658.94x = 83,709.67 × 35,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,658.94x = 2,944,940,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,940,214.34/60,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,549.15

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