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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,965.79, 89,941.51 and 46,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,965.79, 89,941.51 and 46,652.13 is: 69,972.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,965.79 : 89,941.51 = 46,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,965.79/89,941.51 = 46,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,965.79x = 89,941.51 × 46,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,965.79x = 4,195,962,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,962,953.48/59,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,972.61

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