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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,946.99, 82,726.39 and 33,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,946.99, 82,726.39 and 33,089.50 is: 45,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,946.99 : 82,726.39 = 33,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,946.99/82,726.39 = 33,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,946.99x = 82,726.39 × 33,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,946.99x = 2,737,374,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,374,592.37/59,946.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.25

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