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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,912.55, 82,677.96 and 33,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,912.55, 82,677.96 and 33,057.60 is: 45,618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,912.55 : 82,677.96 = 33,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,912.55/82,677.96 = 33,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,912.55x = 82,677.96 × 33,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,912.55x = 2,733,134,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,134,930.50/59,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,618.74

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