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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.92, 81,628.76 and 33,661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.92, 81,628.76 and 33,661.22 is: 46,446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.92 : 81,628.76 = 33,661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.92/81,628.76 = 33,661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.92x = 81,628.76 × 33,661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.92x = 2,747,723,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,723,648.69/59,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,446.48

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