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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,216.15, 81,722.95 and 33,723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,216.15, 81,722.95 and 33,723.59 is: 46,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,216.15 : 81,722.95 = 33,723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,216.15/81,722.95 = 33,723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,216.15x = 81,722.95 × 33,723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,216.15x = 2,755,991,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,991,379.39/59,216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,541.21

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