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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,089.46, 81,573.55 and 45,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,089.46, 81,573.55 and 45,630.50 is: 62,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,089.46 : 81,573.55 = 45,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,089.46/81,573.55 = 45,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,089.46x = 81,573.55 × 45,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,089.46x = 3,722,241,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,241,873.28/59,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,993.33

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