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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,844.60, 89,766.90 and 45,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,844.60, 89,766.90 and 45,847.80 is: 68,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,844.60 : 89,766.90 = 45,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,844.60/89,766.90 = 45,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,844.60x = 89,766.90 × 45,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,844.60x = 4,115,614,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,614,877.82/59,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,771.70

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