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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,657.23, 82,322.08 and 35,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,657.23, 82,322.08 and 35,124.14 is: 48,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,657.23 : 82,322.08 = 35,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,657.23/82,322.08 = 35,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,657.23x = 82,322.08 × 35,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,657.23x = 2,891,492,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,492,512.72/59,657.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,468.43

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