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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,485.74, 89,053.31 and 52,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,485.74, 89,053.31 and 52,104.62 is: 78,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,485.74 : 89,053.31 = 52,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,485.74/89,053.31 = 52,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,485.74x = 89,053.31 × 52,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,485.74x = 4,640,088,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,088,603.15/59,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,003.37

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