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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,525.44, 82,147.68 and 35,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,525.44, 82,147.68 and 35,656 is: 49,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,525.44 : 82,147.68 = 35,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,525.44/82,147.68 = 35,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,525.44x = 82,147.68 × 35,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,525.44x = 2,929,057,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,057,678.08/59,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,206.82

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