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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,099.63, 81,546.35 and 35,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,099.63, 81,546.35 and 35,228.52 is: 48,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,099.63 : 81,546.35 = 35,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,099.63/81,546.35 = 35,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,099.63x = 81,546.35 × 35,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,099.63x = 2,872,757,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,757,045.76/59,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,608.72

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