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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,103.92, 81,573.96 and 35,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,103.92, 81,573.96 and 35,232.12 is: 48,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,103.92 : 81,573.96 = 35,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,103.92/81,573.96 = 35,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,103.92x = 81,573.96 × 35,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,103.92x = 2,874,023,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,023,547.60/59,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,626.61

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