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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,143.76, 88,733.82 and 35,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,143.76, 88,733.82 and 35,477.56 is: 53,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,143.76 : 88,733.82 = 35,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,143.76/88,733.82 = 35,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,143.76x = 88,733.82 × 35,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,143.76x = 3,148,059,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,059,423.08/59,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,227.25

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