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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,169.44, 88,780.17 and 31,082.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,169.44, 88,780.17 and 31,082.97 is: 46,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,169.44 : 88,780.17 = 31,082.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,169.44/88,780.17 = 31,082.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,169.44x = 88,780.17 × 31,082.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,169.44x = 2,759,551,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,551,810.19/59,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,638.12

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