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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,624.62, 82,278.08 and 34,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,624.62, 82,278.08 and 34,131.18 is: 47,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,624.62 : 82,278.08 = 34,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,624.62/82,278.08 = 34,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,624.62x = 82,278.08 × 34,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,624.62x = 2,808,247,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,247,958.53/59,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,098.80

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