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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,470.67, 79,309.92 and 33,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,470.67, 79,309.92 and 33,592.59 is: 46,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,470.67 : 79,309.92 = 33,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,470.67/79,309.92 = 33,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,470.67x = 79,309.92 × 33,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,470.67x = 2,664,225,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,225,625.49/57,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,358.01

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