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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,197.12, 81,694.48 and 34,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,197.12, 81,694.48 and 34,046.64 is: 46,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,197.12 : 81,694.48 = 34,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,197.12/81,694.48 = 34,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,197.12x = 81,694.48 × 34,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,197.12x = 2,781,422,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,422,550.55/59,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,985.77

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