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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.01, 88,962.18 and 46,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.01, 88,962.18 and 46,235.40 is: 69,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.01 : 88,962.18 = 46,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.01/88,962.18 = 46,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.01x = 88,962.18 × 46,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.01x = 4,113,201,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,201,977.17/59,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,219.01

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