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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,659.66, 82,325.45 and 35,126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,659.66, 82,325.45 and 35,126.59 is: 48,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,659.66 : 82,325.45 = 35,126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,659.66/82,325.45 = 35,126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,659.66x = 82,325.45 × 35,126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,659.66x = 2,891,811,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,811,947.27/59,659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,471.82

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