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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276.61, 81,831.47 and 45,817.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276.61, 81,831.47 and 45,817.47 is: 63,251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276.61 : 81,831.47 = 45,817.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276.61/81,831.47 = 45,817.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276.61x = 81,831.47 × 45,817.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276.61x = 3,749,310,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,310,692.69/59,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,251.10

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