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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.22, 88.74 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.22, 88.74 and 41.10 is: 61.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.22 : 88.74 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.22/88.74 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.22x = 88.74 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.22x = 3,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647.21/59.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.59

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