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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,958.57, 89,930.69 and 46,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,958.57, 89,930.69 and 46,644.85 is: 69,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,958.57 : 89,930.69 = 46,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,958.57/89,930.69 = 46,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,958.57x = 89,930.69 × 46,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,958.57x = 4,194,803,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,803,312.22/59,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,961.70

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