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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,468.54, 82,063.44 and 33,969.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,468.54, 82,063.44 and 33,969.87 is: 46,876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,468.54 : 82,063.44 = 33,969.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,468.54/82,063.44 = 33,969.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,468.54x = 82,063.44 × 33,969.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,468.54x = 2,787,684,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,684,388.55/59,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,876.63

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