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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,121.63, 81,580.67 and 33,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,121.63, 81,580.67 and 33,631.23 is: 46,407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,121.63 : 81,580.67 = 33,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,121.63/81,580.67 = 33,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,121.63x = 81,580.67 × 33,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,121.63x = 2,743,658,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,658,540.21/59,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,407.02

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