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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,040.79, 88,544.97 and 35,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,040.79, 88,544.97 and 35,329.66 is: 52,984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,040.79 : 88,544.97 = 35,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,040.79/88,544.97 = 35,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,040.79x = 88,544.97 × 35,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,040.79x = 3,128,263,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,263,684.81/59,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,984.79

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