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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.68, 82,726.42 and 33,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.68, 82,726.42 and 33,089.20 is: 45,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.68 : 82,726.42 = 33,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.68/82,726.42 = 33,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.68x = 82,726.42 × 33,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.68x = 2,737,351,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,351,056.66/59,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.10

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