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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,809.69, 82,528.36 and 33,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,809.69, 82,528.36 and 33,964.21 is: 46,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,809.69 : 82,528.36 = 33,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,809.69/82,528.36 = 33,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,809.69x = 82,528.36 × 33,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,809.69x = 2,803,010,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,010,550.00/59,809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,865.49

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