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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,769.52, 82,515.06 and 35,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,769.52, 82,515.06 and 35,902 is: 49,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,769.52 : 82,515.06 = 35,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,769.52/82,515.06 = 35,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,769.52x = 82,515.06 × 35,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,769.52x = 2,962,455,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,455,684.12/59,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,564.66

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