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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,759.48, 275,464.26 and 59,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,759.48, 275,464.26 and 59,013 is: 88,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,759.48 : 275,464.26 = 59,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,759.48/275,464.26 = 59,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,759.48x = 275,464.26 × 59,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,759.48x = 16,255,972,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,972,375.38/183,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,463.31

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