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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,948.55, 82,729.01 and 33,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,948.55, 82,729.01 and 33,091.07 is: 45,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,948.55 : 82,729.01 = 33,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,948.55/82,729.01 = 33,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,948.55x = 82,729.01 × 33,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,948.55x = 2,737,591,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,591,750.49/59,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,665.69

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