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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.02, 82,706.03 and 33,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.02, 82,706.03 and 33,074.34 is: 45,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.02 : 82,706.03 = 33,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.02/82,706.03 = 33,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.02x = 82,706.03 × 33,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.02x = 2,735,447,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,447,190.90/59,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.50

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