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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,826.80, 89,655.59 and 33,184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,826.80, 89,655.59 and 33,184.53 is: 49,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,826.80 : 89,655.59 = 33,184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,826.80/89,655.59 = 33,184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,826.80x = 89,655.59 × 33,184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,826.80x = 2,975,178,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,178,450.10/59,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,729.87

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