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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,918.76, 82,686.72 and 33,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,918.76, 82,686.72 and 33,063.84 is: 45,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,918.76 : 82,686.72 = 33,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,918.76/82,686.72 = 33,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,918.76x = 82,686.72 × 33,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,918.76x = 2,733,940,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,940,480.20/59,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,627.45

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