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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,195.16, 81,674.67 and 38,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,195.16, 81,674.67 and 38,003.13 is: 52,434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,195.16 : 81,674.67 = 38,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,195.16/81,674.67 = 38,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,195.16x = 81,674.67 × 38,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,195.16x = 3,103,893,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,893,101.72/59,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,434.91

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