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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,122.72, 81,590.52 and 46,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,122.72, 81,590.52 and 46,391.16 is: 64,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,122.72 : 81,590.52 = 46,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,122.72/81,590.52 = 46,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,122.72x = 81,590.52 × 46,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,122.72x = 3,785,078,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,078,867.80/59,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,020.72

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