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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.68, 81,864.60 and 34,166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.68, 81,864.60 and 34,166.18 is: 47,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.68 : 81,864.60 = 34,166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.68/81,864.60 = 34,166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.68x = 81,864.60 × 34,166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.68x = 2,797,000,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,000,659.23/59,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,153.70

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