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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.16, 81,869.80 and 33,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.16, 81,869.80 and 33,834.46 is: 46,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.16 : 81,869.80 = 33,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.16/81,869.80 = 33,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.16x = 81,869.80 × 33,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.16x = 2,770,020,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,020,473.31/59,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,692.17

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