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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,901.96, 82,661.16 and 33,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,901.96, 82,661.16 and 33,044.52 is: 45,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,901.96 : 82,661.16 = 33,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,901.96/82,661.16 = 33,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,901.96x = 82,661.16 × 33,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,901.96x = 2,731,498,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,498,354.84/59,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,599.48

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