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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,992.51, 88,414.92 and 46,463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,992.51, 88,414.92 and 46,463.07 is: 69,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,992.51 : 88,414.92 = 46,463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,992.51/88,414.92 = 46,463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,992.51x = 88,414.92 × 46,463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,992.51x = 4,108,028,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,028,617.00/58,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,636.44

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