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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,864.91, 89,661.44 and 46,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,864.91, 89,661.44 and 46,430.06 is: 69,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,864.91 : 89,661.44 = 46,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,864.91/89,661.44 = 46,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,864.91x = 89,661.44 × 46,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,864.91x = 4,162,985,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,985,358.43/59,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,539.66

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