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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,854.67, 83,977.80 and 33,258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,854.67, 83,977.80 and 33,258.24 is: 45,895.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,854.67 : 83,977.80 = 33,258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,854.67/83,977.80 = 33,258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,854.67x = 83,977.80 × 33,258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,854.67x = 2,792,953,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,953,827.07/60,854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,895.47

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