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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,397.54, 81,969.12 and 34,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,397.54, 81,969.12 and 34,247.04 is: 47,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,397.54 : 81,969.12 = 34,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,397.54/81,969.12 = 34,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,397.54x = 81,969.12 × 34,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,397.54x = 2,807,199,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,199,731.40/59,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,261.21

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