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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.91, 82,001.73 and 33,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.91, 82,001.73 and 33,930.42 is: 46,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.91 : 82,001.73 = 33,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.91/82,001.73 = 33,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.91x = 82,001.73 × 33,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.91x = 2,782,353,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,353,139.63/59,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,825.27

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