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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,810.69, 82,529.74 and 33,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,810.69, 82,529.74 and 33,965.21 is: 46,866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,810.69 : 82,529.74 = 33,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,810.69/82,529.74 = 33,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,810.69x = 82,529.74 × 33,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,810.69x = 2,803,139,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,139,950.35/59,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,866.87

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