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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.09, 81,643.95 and 33,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.09, 81,643.95 and 33,669.66 is: 46,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.09 : 81,643.95 = 33,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.09/81,643.95 = 33,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.09x = 81,643.95 × 33,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.09x = 2,748,924,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,924,037.56/59,157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,468.21

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