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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,006.61, 81,466.83 and 45,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,006.61, 81,466.83 and 45,368.24 is: 62,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,006.61 : 81,466.83 = 45,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,006.61/81,466.83 = 45,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,006.61x = 81,466.83 × 45,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,006.61x = 3,696,006,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,006,288.15/59,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,637.16

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