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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,959.57, 89,932.18 and 46,645.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,959.57, 89,932.18 and 46,645.85 is: 69,963.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,959.57 : 89,932.18 = 46,645.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,959.57/89,932.18 = 46,645.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,959.57x = 89,932.18 × 46,645.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,959.57x = 4,194,962,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,962,978.45/59,959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,963.19

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