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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,731.41, 83,809.49 and 33,875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,731.41, 83,809.49 and 33,875.66 is: 46,748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,731.41 : 83,809.49 = 33,875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,731.41/83,809.49 = 33,875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,731.41x = 83,809.49 × 33,875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,731.41x = 2,839,101,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,101,453.66/60,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,748.49

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