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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,471.28, 82,059.48 and 35,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,471.28, 82,059.48 and 35,607.06 is: 49,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,471.28 : 82,059.48 = 35,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,471.28/82,059.48 = 35,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,471.28x = 82,059.48 × 35,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,471.28x = 2,921,896,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,896,827.93/59,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,131.22

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