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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,110.64, 88,665.08 and 27,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,110.64, 88,665.08 and 27,503 is: 41,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,110.64 : 88,665.08 = 27,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,110.64/88,665.08 = 27,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,110.64x = 88,665.08 × 27,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,110.64x = 2,438,555,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,555,695.24/59,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,254.09

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