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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.44, 81,697.95 and 35,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.44, 81,697.95 and 35,333.22 is: 48,744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.44 : 81,697.95 = 35,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.44/81,697.95 = 35,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.44x = 81,697.95 × 35,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.44x = 2,886,651,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,651,640.90/59,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,744.18

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