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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,966.93, 82,753.81 and 33,109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,966.93, 82,753.81 and 33,109.63 is: 45,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,966.93 : 82,753.81 = 33,109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,966.93/82,753.81 = 33,109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,966.93x = 82,753.81 × 33,109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,966.93x = 2,739,948,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,948,206.02/59,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,690.98

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