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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,256.96, 81,793.44 and 41,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,256.96, 81,793.44 and 41,352 is: 57,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,256.96 : 81,793.44 = 41,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,256.96/81,793.44 = 41,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,256.96x = 81,793.44 × 41,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,256.96x = 3,382,322,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,322,330.88/59,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,078.90

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