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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474.66, 82,067.45 and 33,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474.66, 82,067.45 and 33,982.68 is: 46,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474.66 : 82,067.45 = 33,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474.66/82,067.45 = 33,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474.66x = 82,067.45 × 33,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474.66x = 2,788,871,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,871,414.10/59,474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,891.76

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