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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,229.30, 81,683.49 and 49,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,229.30, 81,683.49 and 49,141.74 is: 67,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,229.30 : 81,683.49 = 49,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,229.30/81,683.49 = 49,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,229.30x = 81,683.49 × 49,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,229.30x = 4,014,068,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,068,827.87/59,229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,771.67

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