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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.64, 88,776.54 and 28,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.64, 88,776.54 and 28,023.72 is: 42,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.64 : 88,776.54 = 28,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.64/88,776.54 = 28,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.64x = 88,776.54 × 28,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.64x = 2,487,848,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,848,899.53/59,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,006.28

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