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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.66, 81,660.33 and 35,289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.66, 81,660.33 and 35,289.99 is: 48,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.66 : 81,660.33 = 35,289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.66/81,660.33 = 35,289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.66x = 81,660.33 × 35,289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.66x = 2,881,792,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,792,229.10/59,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,698.95

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