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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.14, 82,775.73 and 34,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.14, 82,775.73 and 34,826.64 is: 48,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.14 : 82,775.73 = 34,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.14/82,775.73 = 34,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.14x = 82,775.73 × 34,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.14x = 2,882,800,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,800,549.45/59,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,064.99

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