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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.55, 81,945.79 and 33,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.55, 81,945.79 and 33,905.34 is: 46,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.55 : 81,945.79 = 33,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.55/81,945.79 = 33,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.55x = 81,945.79 × 33,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.55x = 2,778,399,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,399,871.52/59,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,776.34

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