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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,764.78, 83,855.24 and 33,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,764.78, 83,855.24 and 33,907 is: 46,791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,764.78 : 83,855.24 = 33,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,764.78/83,855.24 = 33,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,764.78x = 83,855.24 × 33,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,764.78x = 2,843,279,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,279,622.68/60,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,791.57

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