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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,181.30, 81,662.85 and 33,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,181.30, 81,662.85 and 33,690.96 is: 46,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,181.30 : 81,662.85 = 33,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,181.30/81,662.85 = 33,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,181.30x = 81,662.85 × 33,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,181.30x = 2,751,299,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,299,812.84/59,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,489.34

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