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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.64, 82,754.58 and 33,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.64, 82,754.58 and 33,110.60 is: 45,691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.64 : 82,754.58 = 33,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.64/82,754.58 = 33,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.64x = 82,754.58 × 33,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.64x = 2,740,053,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,053,796.55/59,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,691.44

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