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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,064.19, 81,486.60 and 37,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,064.19, 81,486.60 and 37,855.15 is: 52,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,064.19 : 81,486.60 = 37,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,064.19/81,486.60 = 37,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,064.19x = 81,486.60 × 37,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,064.19x = 3,084,687,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,687,465.99/59,064.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,226.02

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