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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,005.48, 88,489.08 and 19,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,005.48, 88,489.08 and 19,552 is: 29,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,005.48 : 88,489.08 = 19,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,005.48/88,489.08 = 19,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,005.48x = 88,489.08 × 19,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,005.48x = 1,730,138,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,138,492.16/59,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,321.66

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