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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,707.62, 82,394.46 and 35,178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,707.62, 82,394.46 and 35,178.39 is: 48,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,707.62 : 82,394.46 = 35,178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,707.62/82,394.46 = 35,178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,707.62x = 82,394.46 × 35,178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,707.62x = 2,898,504,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,504,447.72/59,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,544.97

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