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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,205.28, 81,711.84 and 35,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,205.28, 81,711.84 and 35,332.96 is: 48,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,205.28 : 81,711.84 = 35,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,205.28/81,711.84 = 35,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,205.28x = 81,711.84 × 35,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,205.28x = 2,887,121,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,121,174.25/59,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,764.59

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