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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,263.92, 88,673.40 and 35,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,263.92, 88,673.40 and 35,483.94 is: 53,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,263.92 : 88,673.40 = 35,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,263.92/88,673.40 = 35,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,263.92x = 88,673.40 × 35,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,263.92x = 3,146,481,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,481,605.20/59,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,092.70

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