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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.72, 81,644.81 and 33,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.72, 81,644.81 and 33,670.28 is: 46,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.72 : 81,644.81 = 33,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.72/81,644.81 = 33,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.72x = 81,644.81 × 33,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.72x = 2,749,003,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,003,901.53/59,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,469.06

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