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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.20, 81,607.68 and 39,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.20, 81,607.68 and 39,017.02 is: 53,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.20 : 81,607.68 = 39,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.20/81,607.68 = 39,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.20x = 81,607.68 × 39,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.20x = 3,184,088,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,088,482.71/59,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,830.56

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