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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,247.98, 81,763.18 and 35,376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,247.98, 81,763.18 and 35,376.74 is: 48,820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,247.98 : 81,763.18 = 35,376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,247.98/81,763.18 = 35,376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,247.98x = 81,763.18 × 35,376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,247.98x = 2,892,514,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,514,263.18/59,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,820.47

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