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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,369.08, 81,842.70 and 45,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,369.08, 81,842.70 and 45,197.32 is: 62,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,369.08 : 81,842.70 = 45,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,369.08/81,842.70 = 45,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,369.08x = 81,842.70 × 45,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,369.08x = 3,699,070,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,070,701.56/59,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,306.35

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