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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,291.44, 81,822.08 and 35,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,291.44, 81,822.08 and 35,432.08 is: 48,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,291.44 : 81,822.08 = 35,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,291.44/81,822.08 = 35,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,291.44x = 81,822.08 × 35,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,291.44x = 2,899,126,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,126,484.33/59,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,896.21

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