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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,943.08, 82,722.84 and 33,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,943.08, 82,722.84 and 33,086 is: 45,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,943.08 : 82,722.84 = 33,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,943.08/82,722.84 = 33,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,943.08x = 82,722.84 × 33,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,943.08x = 2,736,967,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,967,884.24/59,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,659.45

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