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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,924.32, 82,695 and 33,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,924.32, 82,695 and 33,067.06 is: 45,632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,924.32 : 82,695 = 33,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,924.32/82,695 = 33,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,924.32x = 82,695 × 33,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,924.32x = 2,734,480,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,480,526.70/59,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,632.23

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