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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,697.39, 88,059.91 and 46,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,697.39, 88,059.91 and 46,734.79 is: 70,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,697.39 : 88,059.91 = 46,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,697.39/88,059.91 = 46,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,697.39x = 88,059.91 × 46,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,697.39x = 4,115,461,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,461,064.28/58,697.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,113.19

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