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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,501.54, 89,130.80 and 33,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,501.54, 89,130.80 and 33,220.28 is: 49,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,501.54 : 89,130.80 = 33,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,501.54/89,130.80 = 33,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,501.54x = 89,130.80 × 33,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,501.54x = 2,960,950,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,950,132.62/59,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,762.58

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