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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.85, 82,671.73 and 33,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.85, 82,671.73 and 33,049.35 is: 45,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.85 : 82,671.73 = 33,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.85/82,671.73 = 33,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.85x = 82,671.73 × 33,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.85x = 2,732,246,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,246,950.20/59,906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,608.26

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