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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,047.46, 81,479.58 and 33,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,047.46, 81,479.58 and 33,203.26 is: 45,817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,047.46 : 81,479.58 = 33,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,047.46/81,479.58 = 33,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,047.46x = 81,479.58 × 33,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,047.46x = 2,705,387,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,387,679.43/59,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,817.17

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