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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,233.60, 88,850.40 and 46,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,233.60, 88,850.40 and 46,014.40 is: 69,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,233.60 : 88,850.40 = 46,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,233.60/88,850.40 = 46,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,233.60x = 88,850.40 × 46,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,233.60x = 4,088,397,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,397,845.76/59,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,021.60

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