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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.60, 88,414.20 and 29,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.60, 88,414.20 and 29,361.60 is: 43,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.60 : 88,414.20 = 29,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.60/88,414.20 = 29,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.60x = 88,414.20 × 29,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.60x = 2,595,982,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,982,374.72/59,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,994.03

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