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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.38, 89,086.23 and 46,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.38, 89,086.23 and 46,873.62 is: 70,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.38 : 89,086.23 = 46,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.38/89,086.23 = 46,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.38x = 89,086.23 × 46,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.38x = 4,175,794,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,794,092.25/59,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,365.45

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