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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,274.65, 81,801.16 and 33,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,274.65, 81,801.16 and 33,784.88 is: 46,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,274.65 : 81,801.16 = 33,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,274.65/81,801.16 = 33,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,274.65x = 81,801.16 × 33,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,274.65x = 2,763,641,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,641,880.99/59,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,624.35

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