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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.61, 88,967.88 and 45,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.61, 88,967.88 and 45,272.04 is: 67,848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.61 : 88,967.88 = 45,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.61/88,967.88 = 45,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.61x = 88,967.88 × 45,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.61x = 4,027,757,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,757,422.08/59,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,848.93

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