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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.64, 81,721.08 and 35,350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.64, 81,721.08 and 35,350.89 is: 48,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.64 : 81,721.08 = 35,350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.64/81,721.08 = 35,350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.64x = 81,721.08 × 35,350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.64x = 2,888,912,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,912,909.76/59,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,778.08

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