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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,955.14, 82,735.93 and 33,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,955.14, 82,735.93 and 33,097.08 is: 45,672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,955.14 : 82,735.93 = 33,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,955.14/82,735.93 = 33,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,955.14x = 82,735.93 × 33,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,955.14x = 2,738,317,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,317,114.92/59,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,672.77

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