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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,664.71, 71,278.95 and 33,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,664.71, 71,278.95 and 33,770.07 is: 46,590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,664.71 : 71,278.95 = 33,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,664.71/71,278.95 = 33,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,664.71x = 71,278.95 × 33,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,664.71x = 2,407,095,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,095,131.03/51,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,590.70

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