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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,166.54, 81,660.33 and 34,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,166.54, 81,660.33 and 34,966.47 is: 48,259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,166.54 : 81,660.33 = 34,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,166.54/81,660.33 = 34,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,166.54x = 81,660.33 × 34,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,166.54x = 2,855,373,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,373,070.83/59,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,259.93

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