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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,008.59, 88,466.40 and 29,411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,008.59, 88,466.40 and 29,411.19 is: 44,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,008.59 : 88,466.40 = 29,411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,008.59/88,466.40 = 29,411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,008.59x = 88,466.40 × 29,411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,008.59x = 2,601,902,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,902,099.02/59,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,093.62

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