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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.62, 81,967.26 and 33,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.62, 81,967.26 and 33,901.47 is: 46,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.62 : 81,967.26 = 33,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.62/81,967.26 = 33,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.62x = 81,967.26 × 33,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.62x = 2,778,810,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,810,605.87/59,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,784.77

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