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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,751.60, 89,627.40 and 45,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,751.60, 89,627.40 and 45,754.80 is: 68,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,751.60 : 89,627.40 = 45,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,751.60/89,627.40 = 45,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,751.60x = 89,627.40 × 45,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,751.60x = 4,100,883,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,883,761.52/59,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,632.20

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