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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,426.16, 88,997.16 and 29,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,426.16, 88,997.16 and 29,750.64 is: 44,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,426.16 : 88,997.16 = 29,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,426.16/88,997.16 = 29,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,426.16x = 88,997.16 × 29,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,426.16x = 2,647,722,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,722,468.18/59,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.83

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