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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,159.24, 81,639.78 and 34,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,159.24, 81,639.78 and 34,007.24 is: 46,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,159.24 : 81,639.78 = 34,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,159.24/81,639.78 = 34,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,159.24x = 81,639.78 × 34,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,159.24x = 2,776,343,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,343,592.01/59,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,930.01

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