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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,030.54, 81,464.05 and 33,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,030.54, 81,464.05 and 33,536.44 is: 46,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,030.54 : 81,464.05 = 33,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,030.54/81,464.05 = 33,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,030.54x = 81,464.05 × 33,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,030.54x = 2,732,013,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,013,950.97/59,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,281.37

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