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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,226.14, 81,721.77 and 35,351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,226.14, 81,721.77 and 35,351.39 is: 48,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,226.14 : 81,721.77 = 35,351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,226.14/81,721.77 = 35,351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,226.14x = 81,721.77 × 35,351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,226.14x = 2,888,978,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,978,162.76/59,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,778.77

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