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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,466.69, 89,215.02 and 41,970.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,466.69, 89,215.02 and 41,970.69 is: 62,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,466.69 : 89,215.02 = 41,970.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,466.69/89,215.02 = 41,970.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,466.69x = 89,215.02 × 41,970.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,466.69x = 3,744,415,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,415,947.76/59,466.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,966.61

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