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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.52, 81,625.60 and 34,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.52, 81,625.60 and 34,001.04 is: 46,919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.52 : 81,625.60 = 34,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.52/81,625.60 = 34,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.52x = 81,625.60 × 34,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.52x = 2,775,355,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,355,290.62/59,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,919.42

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