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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,425.92, 81,991.44 and 36,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,425.92, 81,991.44 and 36,754.02 is: 50,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,425.92 : 81,991.44 = 36,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,425.92/81,991.44 = 36,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,425.92x = 81,991.44 × 36,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,425.92x = 3,013,515,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,515,025.59/59,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,710.45

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