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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,229.23, 81,710.09 and 35,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,229.23, 81,710.09 and 35,342.09 is: 48,756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,229.23 : 81,710.09 = 35,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,229.23/81,710.09 = 35,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,229.23x = 81,710.09 × 35,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,229.23x = 2,887,805,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,805,208.37/59,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,756.42

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