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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,846, 82,593.24 and 33,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,846, 82,593.24 and 33,350 is: 46,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,846 : 82,593.24 = 33,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,846/82,593.24 = 33,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,846x = 82,593.24 × 33,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,846x = 2,754,484,554
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,484,554/59,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,026.21

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