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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,060, 352,590 and 59,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,060, 352,590 and 59,956 is: 89,934

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,060 : 352,590 = 59,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,060/352,590 = 59,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,060x = 352,590 × 59,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,060x = 21,139,886,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139,886,040/235,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,934

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