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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,775.61, 82,490.58 and 35,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,775.61, 82,490.58 and 35,902.69 is: 49,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,775.61 : 82,490.58 = 35,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,775.61/82,490.58 = 35,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,775.61x = 82,490.58 × 35,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,775.61x = 2,961,633,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,633,721.66/59,775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,545.86

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