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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,326.92, 81,854.82 and 35,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,326.92, 81,854.82 and 35,444.88 is: 48,904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,326.92 : 81,854.82 = 35,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,326.92/81,854.82 = 35,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,326.92x = 81,854.82 × 35,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,326.92x = 2,901,334,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,334,272.32/59,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,904.18

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