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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,425.29, 81,986.47 and 35,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,425.29, 81,986.47 and 35,221.35 is: 48,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,425.29 : 81,986.47 = 35,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,425.29/81,986.47 = 35,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,425.29x = 81,986.47 × 35,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,425.29x = 2,887,674,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,674,155.13/59,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,593.35

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