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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,211.36, 81,711.06 and 33,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,211.36, 81,711.06 and 33,367.50 is: 46,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,211.36 : 81,711.06 = 33,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,211.36/81,711.06 = 33,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,211.36x = 81,711.06 × 33,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,211.36x = 2,726,493,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,493,794.55/59,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,046.80

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