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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.54, 88,982.76 and 46,803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.54, 88,982.76 and 46,803.97 is: 70,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.54 : 88,982.76 = 46,803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.54/88,982.76 = 46,803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.54x = 88,982.76 × 46,803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.54x = 4,164,746,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,746,429.56/59,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,260.79

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