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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.92, 81,869.82 and 35,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.92, 81,869.82 and 35,459.64 is: 48,918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.92 : 81,869.82 = 35,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.92/81,869.82 = 35,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.92x = 81,869.82 × 35,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.92x = 2,903,074,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,074,344.06/59,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,918.67

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