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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,041.44, 88,487.82 and 46,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,041.44, 88,487.82 and 46,511.82 is: 69,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,041.44 : 88,487.82 = 46,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,041.44/88,487.82 = 46,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,041.44x = 88,487.82 × 46,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,041.44x = 4,115,729,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,729,556.03/59,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,709.17

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