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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.48, 82,016.48 and 33,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.48, 82,016.48 and 33,941 is: 46,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.48 : 82,016.48 = 33,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.48/82,016.48 = 33,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.48x = 82,016.48 × 33,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.48x = 2,783,721,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,721,347.68/59,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,839.96

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