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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,473.85, 82,056.85 and 39,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,473.85, 82,056.85 and 39,323.48 is: 54,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,473.85 : 82,056.85 = 39,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,473.85/82,056.85 = 39,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,473.85x = 82,056.85 × 39,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,473.85x = 3,226,760,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,760,391.25/59,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,255.12

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