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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,001.48, 88,483.08 and 19,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,001.48, 88,483.08 and 19,548 is: 29,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,001.48 : 88,483.08 = 19,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,001.48/88,483.08 = 19,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,001.48x = 88,483.08 × 19,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,001.48x = 1,729,667,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,667,321.15/59,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.66

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