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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,791.61, 81,133.49 and 33,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,791.61, 81,133.49 and 33,303.27 is: 45,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,791.61 : 81,133.49 = 33,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,791.61/81,133.49 = 33,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,791.61x = 81,133.49 × 33,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,791.61x = 2,702,010,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,010,523.51/58,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,959.12

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