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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.62, 82,002.14 and 35,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.62, 82,002.14 and 35,220.92 is: 48,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.62 : 82,002.14 = 35,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.62/82,002.14 = 35,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.62x = 82,002.14 × 35,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.62x = 2,888,190,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,190,812.77/59,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,597.69

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