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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.86, 82,670.58 and 33,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.86, 82,670.58 and 33,049.29 is: 45,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.86 : 82,670.58 = 33,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.86/82,670.58 = 33,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.86x = 82,670.58 × 33,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.86x = 2,732,203,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,203,972.89/59,905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,608.29

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