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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,941.08, 82,720.08 and 33,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,941.08, 82,720.08 and 33,084 is: 45,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,941.08 : 82,720.08 = 33,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,941.08/82,720.08 = 33,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,941.08x = 82,720.08 × 33,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,941.08x = 2,736,711,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,711,126.72/59,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,656.69

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