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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,061.69, 88,529.86 and 29,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,061.69, 88,529.86 and 29,033.58 is: 43,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,061.69 : 88,529.86 = 29,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,061.69/88,529.86 = 29,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,061.69x = 88,529.86 × 29,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,061.69x = 2,570,338,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,338,772.70/59,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,519.56

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