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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,323.62, 81,858.68 and 34,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,323.62, 81,858.68 and 34,168.26 is: 47,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,323.62 : 81,858.68 = 34,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,323.62/81,858.68 = 34,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,323.62x = 81,858.68 × 34,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,323.62x = 2,796,968,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,968,661.50/59,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,147.64

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