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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,264.70, 88,897.05 and 37,103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,264.70, 88,897.05 and 37,103.10 is: 55,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,264.70 : 88,897.05 = 37,103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,264.70/88,897.05 = 37,103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,264.70x = 88,897.05 × 37,103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,264.70x = 3,298,356,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,356,135.86/59,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,654.65

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