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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,266.80, 88,969.65 and 46,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,266.80, 88,969.65 and 46,795.23 is: 70,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,266.80 : 88,969.65 = 46,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,266.80/88,969.65 = 46,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,266.80x = 88,969.65 × 46,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,266.80x = 4,163,355,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,355,234.77/59,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,247.68

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