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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.27, 88,973.04 and 46,242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.27, 88,973.04 and 46,242.66 is: 69,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.27 : 88,973.04 = 46,242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.27/88,973.04 = 46,242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.27x = 88,973.04 × 46,242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.27x = 4,114,350,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,350,037.89/59,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,229.87

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