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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,663.04, 83,709.12 and 36,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,663.04, 83,709.12 and 36,471.04 is: 50,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,663.04 : 83,709.12 = 36,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,663.04/83,709.12 = 36,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,663.04x = 83,709.12 × 36,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,663.04x = 3,052,958,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,958,663.88/60,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,326.50

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