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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,952.13, 82,729.69 and 33,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,952.13, 82,729.69 and 33,088.89 is: 45,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,952.13 : 82,729.69 = 33,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,952.13/82,729.69 = 33,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,952.13x = 82,729.69 × 33,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,952.13x = 2,737,433,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,433,612.14/59,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.32

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