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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,873.44, 82,626.24 and 33,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,873.44, 82,626.24 and 33,016 is: 45,562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,873.44 : 82,626.24 = 33,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,873.44/82,626.24 = 33,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,873.44x = 82,626.24 × 33,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,873.44x = 2,727,987,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,987,939.84/59,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,562.57

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