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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,295.65, 88,944.92 and 23,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,295.65, 88,944.92 and 23,270.58 is: 34,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,295.65 : 88,944.92 = 23,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,295.65/88,944.92 = 23,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,295.65x = 88,944.92 × 23,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,295.65x = 2,069,799,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,799,760.10/59,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,906.44

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