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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,269.79, 88,974.14 and 46,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,269.79, 88,974.14 and 46,798.22 is: 70,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,269.79 : 88,974.14 = 46,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,269.79/88,974.14 = 46,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,269.79x = 88,974.14 × 46,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,269.79x = 4,163,830,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,830,699.17/59,269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,252.16

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