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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,284.49, 81,814.86 and 33,794.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,284.49, 81,814.86 and 33,794.87 is: 46,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,284.49 : 81,814.86 = 33,794.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,284.49/81,814.86 = 33,794.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,284.49x = 81,814.86 × 33,794.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,284.49x = 2,764,922,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,922,148.69/59,284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,638.21

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