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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,072.67, 81,522.44 and 33,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,072.67, 81,522.44 and 33,583.34 is: 46,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,072.67 : 81,522.44 = 33,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,072.67/81,522.44 = 33,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,072.67x = 81,522.44 × 33,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,072.67x = 2,737,795,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,795,820.15/59,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,346.23

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