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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615.22, 82,268.76 and 34,121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615.22, 82,268.76 and 34,121.46 is: 47,087.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615.22 : 82,268.76 = 34,121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615.22/82,268.76 = 34,121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615.22x = 82,268.76 × 34,121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615.22x = 2,807,130,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,130,203.59/59,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,087.48

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