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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,996.36, 84,177.61 and 33,772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,996.36, 84,177.61 and 33,772.45 is: 46,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996.36 : 84,177.61 = 33,772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996.36/84,177.61 = 33,772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996.36x = 84,177.61 × 33,772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996.36x = 2,842,883,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,883,952.81/60,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,607.43

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