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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,083.29, 81,535.95 and 33,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,083.29, 81,535.95 and 33,589.08 is: 46,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,083.29 : 81,535.95 = 33,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,083.29/81,535.95 = 33,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,083.29x = 81,535.95 × 33,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,083.29x = 2,738,717,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,717,547.43/59,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,353.50

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