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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,146.21, 81,620.69 and 33,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,146.21, 81,620.69 and 33,652.02 is: 46,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,146.21 : 81,620.69 = 33,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,146.21/81,620.69 = 33,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,146.21x = 81,620.69 × 33,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,146.21x = 2,746,700,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,700,636.08/59,146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,439.17

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