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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424.01, 88,963.68 and 46,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424.01, 88,963.68 and 46,236.40 is: 69,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424.01 : 88,963.68 = 46,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424.01/88,963.68 = 46,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424.01x = 88,963.68 × 46,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424.01x = 4,113,360,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,360,293.95/59,424.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,220.51

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