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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,026.62, 81,453.69 and 33,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,026.62, 81,453.69 and 33,874.50 is: 46,745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,026.62 : 81,453.69 = 33,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,026.62/81,453.69 = 33,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,026.62x = 81,453.69 × 33,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,026.62x = 2,759,203,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,203,021.91/59,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,745.06

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