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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,195.59, 81,689.64 and 33,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,195.59, 81,689.64 and 33,703 is: 46,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,195.59 : 81,689.64 = 33,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,195.59/81,689.64 = 33,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,195.59x = 81,689.64 × 33,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,195.59x = 2,753,185,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,185,936.92/59,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,509.98

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