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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,153.93, 81,629.34 and 33,659.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,153.93, 81,629.34 and 33,659.77 is: 46,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,153.93 : 81,629.34 = 33,659.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,153.93/81,629.34 = 33,659.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,153.93x = 81,629.34 × 33,659.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,153.93x = 2,747,624,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,624,809.65/59,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,448.73

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