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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,630.72, 82,286.51 and 34,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,630.72, 82,286.51 and 34,137.29 is: 47,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,630.72 : 82,286.51 = 34,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,630.72/82,286.51 = 34,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,630.72x = 82,286.51 × 34,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,630.72x = 2,809,038,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,038,489.99/59,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,107.24

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