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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,005.59, 88,508.46 and 45,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,005.59, 88,508.46 and 45,044.88 is: 67,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,005.59 : 88,508.46 = 45,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,005.59/88,508.46 = 45,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,005.59x = 88,508.46 × 45,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,005.59x = 3,986,852,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,852,794.72/59,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,567.38

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