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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,788.22, 83,891.97 and 33,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,788.22, 83,891.97 and 33,936 is: 46,834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,788.22 : 83,891.97 = 33,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,788.22/83,891.97 = 33,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,788.22x = 83,891.97 × 33,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,788.22x = 2,846,957,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,957,893.92/60,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,834.04

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