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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,908.69, 82,673.76 and 33,052.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,908.69, 82,673.76 and 33,052.87 is: 45,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,908.69 : 82,673.76 = 33,052.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,908.69/82,673.76 = 33,052.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,908.69x = 82,673.76 × 33,052.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,908.69x = 2,732,605,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,605,041.69/59,908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,612.83

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