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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,395.68, 89,093.52 and 55,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,395.68, 89,093.52 and 55,459.08 is: 83,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,395.68 : 89,093.52 = 55,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,395.68/89,093.52 = 55,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,395.68x = 89,093.52 × 55,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,395.68x = 4,941,044,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,044,653.16/59,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,188.62

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