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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,673.74, 89,447.83 and 45,603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,673.74, 89,447.83 and 45,603.23 is: 68,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,673.74 : 89,447.83 = 45,603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,673.74/89,447.83 = 45,603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,673.74x = 89,447.83 × 45,603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,673.74x = 4,079,109,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,109,403.24/59,673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,356.86

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