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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.48, 81,608.07 and 46,256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.48, 81,608.07 and 46,256.46 is: 63,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.48 : 81,608.07 = 46,256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.48/81,608.07 = 46,256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.48x = 81,608.07 × 46,256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.48x = 3,774,900,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,900,194.35/59,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,791.63

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