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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.48, 81,785.88 and 33,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.48, 81,785.88 and 33,775.64 is: 46,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.48 : 81,785.88 = 33,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.48/81,785.88 = 33,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.48x = 81,785.88 × 33,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.48x = 2,762,370,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,370,439.96/59,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,613.25

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