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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,789.46, 82,542.60 and 35,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,789.46, 82,542.60 and 35,922 is: 49,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,789.46 : 82,542.60 = 35,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,789.46/82,542.60 = 35,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,789.46x = 82,542.60 × 35,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,789.46x = 2,965,095,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,095,277.20/59,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,592.27

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