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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,843.58, 83,955.84 and 33,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,843.58, 83,955.84 and 33,982.66 is: 46,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,843.58 : 83,955.84 = 33,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,843.58/83,955.84 = 33,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,843.58x = 83,955.84 × 33,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,843.58x = 2,853,042,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,042,765.73/60,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.43

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