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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.31, 81,716.81 and 35,024.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.31, 81,716.81 and 35,024.93 is: 48,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.31 : 81,716.81 = 35,024.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.31/81,716.81 = 35,024.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.31x = 81,716.81 × 35,024.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.31x = 2,862,125,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,125,550.07/59,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,334.22

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