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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,976.98, 82,767.80 and 33,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,976.98, 82,767.80 and 33,119.48 is: 45,704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,976.98 : 82,767.80 = 33,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,976.98/82,767.80 = 33,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,976.98x = 82,767.80 × 33,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,976.98x = 2,741,226,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,226,496.74/59,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,704.64

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