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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.51, 82,759.79 and 33,110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.51, 82,759.79 and 33,110.94 is: 45,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.51 : 82,759.79 = 33,110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.51/82,759.79 = 33,110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.51x = 82,759.79 × 33,110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.51x = 2,740,254,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,254,441.10/59,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,694.89

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