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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.22, 81,645.51 and 33,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.22, 81,645.51 and 33,670.79 is: 46,469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.22 : 81,645.51 = 33,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.22/81,645.51 = 33,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.22x = 81,645.51 × 33,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.22x = 2,749,068,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,068,245.07/59,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,469.76

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