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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,708.58, 89,366.01 and 33,013.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,708.58, 89,366.01 and 33,013.53 is: 49,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,708.58 : 89,366.01 = 33,013.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,708.58/89,366.01 = 33,013.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,708.58x = 89,366.01 × 33,013.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,708.58x = 2,950,287,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,287,452.12/59,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,411.45

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