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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,905.80, 89,801.10 and 46,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,905.80, 89,801.10 and 46,571.40 is: 69,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,905.80 : 89,801.10 = 46,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,905.80/89,801.10 = 46,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,905.80x = 89,801.10 × 46,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,905.80x = 4,182,162,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,162,948.54/59,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,812.32

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