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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.44, 82,775.88 and 33,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.44, 82,775.88 and 33,126.08 is: 45,714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.44 : 82,775.88 = 33,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.44/82,775.88 = 33,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.44x = 82,775.88 × 33,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.44x = 2,742,040,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,040,009.07/59,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,714.05

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