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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,745.62, 88,099.77 and 19,293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,745.62, 88,099.77 and 19,293.55 is: 28,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,745.62 : 88,099.77 = 19,293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,745.62/88,099.77 = 19,293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,745.62x = 88,099.77 × 19,293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,745.62x = 1,699,757,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,757,317.48/58,745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,934.20

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