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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.53, 82,294.51 and 39,481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.53, 82,294.51 and 39,481.66 is: 54,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.53 : 82,294.51 = 39,481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.53/82,294.51 = 39,481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.53x = 82,294.51 × 39,481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.53x = 3,249,123,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,123,863.69/59,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,508.61

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