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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,970.62, 88,254.24 and 45,882.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,970.62, 88,254.24 and 45,882.64 is: 68,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,970.62 : 88,254.24 = 45,882.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,970.62/88,254.24 = 45,882.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,970.62x = 88,254.24 × 45,882.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,970.62x = 4,049,337,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,337,522.39/58,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,667.03

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