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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.04, 81,969.48 and 33,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.04, 81,969.48 and 33,907 is: 46,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.04 : 81,969.48 = 33,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.04/81,969.48 = 33,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.04x = 81,969.48 × 33,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.04x = 2,779,339,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,339,158.36/59,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,792.55

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