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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.61, 88,969.38 and 45,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.61, 88,969.38 and 45,273.04 is: 67,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.61 : 88,969.38 = 45,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.61/88,969.38 = 45,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.61x = 88,969.38 × 45,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.61x = 4,027,914,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,914,299.52/59,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,850.43

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