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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,907.76, 82,669.80 and 33,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,907.76, 82,669.80 and 33,051.76 is: 45,609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,907.76 : 82,669.80 = 33,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,907.76/82,669.80 = 33,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,907.76x = 82,669.80 × 33,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,907.76x = 2,732,382,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,382,388.85/59,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,609.82

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