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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,855.51, 83,977.59 and 33,992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,855.51, 83,977.59 and 33,992.67 is: 46,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,855.51 : 83,977.59 = 33,992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,855.51/83,977.59 = 33,992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,855.51x = 83,977.59 × 33,992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,855.51x = 2,854,622,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,622,504.27/60,855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,908.20

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