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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,778.92, 83,939.58 and 46,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,778.92, 83,939.58 and 46,283.70 is: 63,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,778.92 : 83,939.58 = 46,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,778.92/83,939.58 = 46,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,778.92x = 83,939.58 × 46,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,778.92x = 3,885,034,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,034,338.85/60,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,920.75

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