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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,571.72, 82,212.66 and 33,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,571.72, 82,212.66 and 33,075.72 is: 45,646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,571.72 : 82,212.66 = 33,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,571.72/82,212.66 = 33,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,571.72x = 82,212.66 × 33,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,571.72x = 2,719,242,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,242,922.62/59,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,646.54

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