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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,659.13, 82,327.84 and 34,164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,659.13, 82,327.84 and 34,164.65 is: 47,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,659.13 : 82,327.84 = 34,164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,659.13/82,327.84 = 34,164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,659.13x = 82,327.84 × 34,164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,659.13x = 2,812,701,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,701,838.86/59,659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,146.21

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