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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.92, 88,807.59 and 34,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.92, 88,807.59 and 34,279.18 is: 51,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.92 : 88,807.59 = 34,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.92/88,807.59 = 34,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.92x = 88,807.59 × 34,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.92x = 3,044,251,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,251,344.71/59,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,404.13

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