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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.33, 81,662.51 and 33,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.33, 81,662.51 and 33,680.44 is: 46,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.33 : 81,662.51 = 33,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.33/81,662.51 = 33,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.33x = 81,662.51 × 33,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.33x = 2,750,429,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,429,268.30/59,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,479.32

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