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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,371.92, 88,946.10 and 46,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,371.92, 88,946.10 and 46,160.01 is: 69,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,371.92 : 88,946.10 = 46,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,371.92/88,946.10 = 46,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,371.92x = 88,946.10 × 46,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,371.92x = 4,105,752,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,752,865.46/59,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,153.11

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