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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.90, 88,996.41 and 37,104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.90, 88,996.41 and 37,104.27 is: 55,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.90 : 88,996.41 = 37,104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.90/88,996.41 = 37,104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.90x = 88,996.41 × 37,104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.90x = 3,302,146,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,146,825.67/59,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,669.58

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