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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,233.52, 88,850.41 and 29,621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,233.52, 88,850.41 and 29,621.54 is: 44,432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,233.52 : 88,850.41 = 29,621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,233.52/88,850.41 = 29,621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,233.52x = 88,850.41 × 29,621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,233.52x = 2,631,885,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,885,973.83/59,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,432.38

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