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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,156.97, 81,643.79 and 33,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,156.97, 81,643.79 and 33,669.54 is: 46,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,156.97 : 81,643.79 = 33,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,156.97/81,643.79 = 33,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,156.97x = 81,643.79 × 33,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,156.97x = 2,748,908,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,908,684.81/59,156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,468.04

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