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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,558.59, 128,359.76 and 35,622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,558.59, 128,359.76 and 35,622.09 is: 53,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,558.59 : 128,359.76 = 35,622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,558.59/128,359.76 = 35,622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,558.59x = 128,359.76 × 35,622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,558.59x = 4,572,442,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,442,744.99/85,558.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,442.24

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