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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.87, 82,726.21 and 33,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.87, 82,726.21 and 33,089.37 is: 45,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.87 : 82,726.21 = 33,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.87/82,726.21 = 33,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.87x = 82,726.21 × 33,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.87x = 2,737,358,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,358,171.39/59,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.07

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