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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,261.85, 81,774.64 and 35,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,261.85, 81,774.64 and 35,063.55 is: 48,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,261.85 : 81,774.64 = 35,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,261.85/81,774.64 = 35,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,261.85x = 81,774.64 × 35,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,261.85x = 2,867,309,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,309,178.37/59,261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,383.73

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