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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,147.64, 88,647.62 and 29,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,147.64, 88,647.62 and 29,573.93 is: 44,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,147.64 : 88,647.62 = 29,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,147.64/88,647.62 = 29,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,147.64x = 88,647.62 × 29,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,147.64x = 2,621,658,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,658,508.55/59,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,323.97

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