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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.49, 82,332.58 and 34,168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.49, 82,332.58 and 34,168.53 is: 47,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.49 : 82,332.58 = 34,168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.49/82,332.58 = 34,168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.49x = 82,332.58 × 34,168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.49x = 2,813,183,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,183,421.00/59,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,150.84

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