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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.38, 88,475.95 and 23,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.38, 88,475.95 and 23,449.46 is: 35,160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.38 : 88,475.95 = 23,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.38/88,475.95 = 23,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.38x = 88,475.95 × 23,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.38x = 2,074,713,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,713,250.49/59,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,160.23

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