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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,325.88, 81,861.80 and 34,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,325.88, 81,861.80 and 34,170.52 is: 47,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,325.88 : 81,861.80 = 34,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,325.88/81,861.80 = 34,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,325.88x = 81,861.80 × 34,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,325.88x = 2,797,260,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,260,274.14/59,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,150.76

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