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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,035.67, 88,534.88 and 23,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,035.67, 88,534.88 and 23,481.53 is: 35,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,035.67 : 88,534.88 = 23,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,035.67/88,534.88 = 23,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,035.67x = 88,534.88 × 23,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,035.67x = 2,078,934,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,934,323.36/59,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.88

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