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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.68, 81,717.96 and 35,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.68, 81,717.96 and 35,360.08 is: 48,788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.68 : 81,717.96 = 35,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.68/81,717.96 = 35,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.68x = 81,717.96 × 35,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.68x = 2,889,553,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,553,603.04/59,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,788.86

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