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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,165.44, 81,648.24 and 34,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,165.44, 81,648.24 and 34,975.13 is: 48,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,165.44 : 81,648.24 = 34,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,165.44/81,648.24 = 34,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,165.44x = 81,648.24 × 34,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,165.44x = 2,855,657,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,657,282.35/59,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,265.63

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