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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.61, 88,959.89 and 37,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.61, 88,959.89 and 37,109.93 is: 55,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.61 : 88,959.89 = 37,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.61/88,959.89 = 37,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.61x = 88,959.89 × 37,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.61x = 3,301,294,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,294,660.36/59,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,626.42

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