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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.29, 81,467.85 and 33,539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.29, 81,467.85 and 33,539.19 is: 46,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.29 : 81,467.85 = 33,539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.29/81,467.85 = 33,539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.29x = 81,467.85 × 33,539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.29x = 2,732,365,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,365,532.35/59,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,285.16

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