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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.68, 81,930.50 and 35,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.68, 81,930.50 and 35,491.08 is: 48,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.68 : 81,930.50 = 35,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.68/81,930.50 = 35,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.68x = 81,930.50 × 35,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.68x = 2,907,801,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,801,929.94/59,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,982.02

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