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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.64, 82,006.86 and 33,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.64, 82,006.86 and 33,934.15 is: 46,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.64 : 82,006.86 = 33,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.64/82,006.86 = 33,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.64x = 82,006.86 × 33,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.64x = 2,782,833,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,833,088.27/59,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,830.40

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