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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,097.90, 81,565.68 and 35,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,097.90, 81,565.68 and 35,226.12 is: 48,618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,097.90 : 81,565.68 = 35,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,097.90/81,565.68 = 35,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,097.90x = 81,565.68 × 35,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,097.90x = 2,873,242,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,242,431.56/59,097.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,618.35

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