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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,862.19, 82,624.22 and 35,984.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,862.19, 82,624.22 and 35,984.25 is: 49,666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,862.19 : 82,624.22 = 35,984.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,862.19/82,624.22 = 35,984.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,862.19x = 82,624.22 × 35,984.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,862.19x = 2,973,170,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,170,543.55/59,862.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,666.92

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