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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,055.62, 88,536.92 and 29,458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,055.62, 88,536.92 and 29,458.22 is: 44,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,055.62 : 88,536.92 = 29,458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,055.62/88,536.92 = 29,458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,055.62x = 88,536.92 × 29,458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,055.62x = 2,608,140,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,140,067.48/59,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,164.13

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