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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,932.73, 82,707.08 and 33,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,932.73, 82,707.08 and 33,075.24 is: 45,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,932.73 : 82,707.08 = 33,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,932.73/82,707.08 = 33,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,932.73x = 82,707.08 × 33,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,932.73x = 2,735,556,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,556,520.70/59,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,643.78

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