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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,657.63, 82,325.77 and 34,163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,657.63, 82,325.77 and 34,163.15 is: 47,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,657.63 : 82,325.77 = 34,163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,657.63/82,325.77 = 34,163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,657.63x = 82,325.77 × 34,163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,657.63x = 2,812,507,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,507,132.34/59,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,144.14

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