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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,250.16, 81,772.90 and 33,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,250.16, 81,772.90 and 33,765.74 is: 46,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,250.16 : 81,772.90 = 33,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,250.16/81,772.90 = 33,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,250.16x = 81,772.90 × 33,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,250.16x = 2,761,122,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,122,480.45/59,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,601.10

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