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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.26, 81,389.54 and 35,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.26, 81,389.54 and 35,115.50 is: 48,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.26 : 81,389.54 = 35,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.26/81,389.54 = 35,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.26x = 81,389.54 × 35,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.26x = 2,858,034,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,034,391.87/59,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,435.30

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