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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,847.67, 83,963.76 and 33,989.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,847.67, 83,963.76 and 33,989.61 is: 46,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,847.67 : 83,963.76 = 33,989.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,847.67/83,963.76 = 33,989.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,847.67x = 83,963.76 × 33,989.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,847.67x = 2,853,895,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,895,171.64/60,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,902.29

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