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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,806.62, 82,533.96 and 34,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,806.62, 82,533.96 and 34,315.02 is: 47,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806.62 : 82,533.96 = 34,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806.62/82,533.96 = 34,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806.62x = 82,533.96 × 34,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806.62x = 2,832,154,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,154,488.08/59,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,355.20

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