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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.97, 82,258.74 and 34,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.97, 82,258.74 and 34,113.02 is: 47,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.97 : 82,258.74 = 34,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.97/82,258.74 = 34,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.97x = 82,258.74 × 34,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.97x = 2,806,093,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,093,631.50/59,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,075.81

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