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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,359.32, 89,041.74 and 33,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,359.32, 89,041.74 and 33,044.22 is: 49,567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,359.32 : 89,041.74 = 33,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,359.32/89,041.74 = 33,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,359.32x = 89,041.74 × 33,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,359.32x = 2,942,314,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,314,845.74/59,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,567.87

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