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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,929.28, 82,703.28 and 33,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,929.28, 82,703.28 and 33,073.04 is: 45,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,929.28 : 82,703.28 = 33,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,929.28/82,703.28 = 33,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,929.28x = 82,703.28 × 33,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,929.28x = 2,735,248,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,248,887.57/59,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,641.28

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