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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,545.64, 89,202.35 and 33,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,545.64, 89,202.35 and 33,170.96 is: 49,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,545.64 : 89,202.35 = 33,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,545.64/89,202.35 = 33,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,545.64x = 89,202.35 × 33,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,545.64x = 2,958,927,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,927,137.74/59,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,691.76

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