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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.66, 82,731.06 and 33,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.66, 82,731.06 and 33,091.56 is: 45,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.66 : 82,731.06 = 33,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.66/82,731.06 = 33,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.66x = 82,731.06 × 33,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.66x = 2,737,699,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,699,835.85/59,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,668.93

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