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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,033.79, 81,468.54 and 33,539.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,033.79, 81,468.54 and 33,539.69 is: 46,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,033.79 : 81,468.54 = 33,539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,033.79/81,468.54 = 33,539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,033.79x = 81,468.54 × 33,539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,033.79x = 2,732,429,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,429,408.65/59,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,285.85

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