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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,666.56, 162,895.20 and 59,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,666.56, 162,895.20 and 59,384 is: 89,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,666.56 : 162,895.20 = 59,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,666.56/162,895.20 = 59,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,666.56x = 162,895.20 × 59,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,666.56x = 9,673,368,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,368,556.80/108,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,018.82

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