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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.80, 89,802.60 and 46,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.80, 89,802.60 and 46,572.40 is: 69,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.80 : 89,802.60 = 46,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.80/89,802.60 = 46,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.80x = 89,802.60 × 46,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.80x = 4,182,322,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,322,608.24/59,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,813.82

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