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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,297.93, 81,834.77 and 34,155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,297.93, 81,834.77 and 34,155.53 is: 47,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,297.93 : 81,834.77 = 34,155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,297.93/81,834.77 = 34,155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,297.93x = 81,834.77 × 34,155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,297.93x = 2,795,109,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,109,941.78/59,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,136.72

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