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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,127.46, 88,687.95 and 35,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,127.46, 88,687.95 and 35,747.62 is: 53,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,127.46 : 88,687.95 = 35,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,127.46/88,687.95 = 35,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,127.46x = 88,687.95 × 35,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,127.46x = 3,170,383,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,383,135.18/59,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,619.47

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