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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,145.67, 81,621.21 and 37,925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,145.67, 81,621.21 and 37,925.02 is: 52,336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,145.67 : 81,621.21 = 37,925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,145.67/81,621.21 = 37,925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,145.67x = 81,621.21 × 37,925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,145.67x = 3,095,486,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,486,021.67/59,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,336.65

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