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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,973.67, 82,763.28 and 33,115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,973.67, 82,763.28 and 33,115.93 is: 45,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,973.67 : 82,763.28 = 33,115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,973.67/82,763.28 = 33,115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,973.67x = 82,763.28 × 33,115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,973.67x = 2,740,782,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,782,987.05/59,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,699.77

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