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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,164.73, 88,779.39 and 34,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,164.73, 88,779.39 and 34,253.44 is: 51,398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,164.73 : 88,779.39 = 34,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,164.73/88,779.39 = 34,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,164.73x = 88,779.39 × 34,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,164.73x = 3,040,999,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,999,024.02/59,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,398.85

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