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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,366.84, 81,932.40 and 35,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,366.84, 81,932.40 and 35,182.24 is: 48,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,366.84 : 81,932.40 = 35,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,366.84/81,932.40 = 35,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,366.84x = 81,932.40 × 35,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,366.84x = 2,882,565,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,565,360.58/59,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,555.14

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