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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,477.85, 82,067.49 and 33,992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,477.85, 82,067.49 and 33,992.55 is: 46,902.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,477.85 : 82,067.49 = 33,992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,477.85/82,067.49 = 33,992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,477.85x = 82,067.49 × 33,992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,477.85x = 2,789,683,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,683,257.20/59,477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,902.89

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