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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,996.26, 80,033.54 and 33,795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,996.26, 80,033.54 and 33,795.73 is: 46,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,996.26 : 80,033.54 = 33,795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,996.26/80,033.54 = 33,795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,996.26x = 80,033.54 × 33,795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,996.26x = 2,704,791,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,791,839.85/57,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,637.35

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