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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,157.39, 88,528.73 and 45,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,157.39, 88,528.73 and 45,925.23 is: 68,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,157.39 : 88,528.73 = 45,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,157.39/88,528.73 = 45,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,157.39x = 88,528.73 × 45,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,157.39x = 4,065,702,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,702,057.23/59,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,726.87

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