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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,570.92, 82,214.43 and 34,079.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,570.92, 82,214.43 and 34,079.65 is: 47,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,570.92 : 82,214.43 = 34,079.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,570.92/82,214.43 = 34,079.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,570.92x = 82,214.43 × 34,079.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,570.92x = 2,801,838,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,838,999.35/59,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,033.67

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