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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,662.20, 88,009.70 and 19,246.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,662.20, 88,009.70 and 19,246.99 is: 28,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,662.20 : 88,009.70 = 19,246.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,662.20/88,009.70 = 19,246.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,662.20x = 88,009.70 × 19,246.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,662.20x = 1,693,921,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,921,279.52/58,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,875.86

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