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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,435.07, 82,019.33 and 35,252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,435.07, 82,019.33 and 35,252.31 is: 48,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,435.07 : 82,019.33 = 35,252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,435.07/82,019.33 = 35,252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,435.07x = 82,019.33 × 35,252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,435.07x = 2,891,371,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,371,308.95/59,435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,647.57

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