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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,968.08, 89,951.58 and 46,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,968.08, 89,951.58 and 46,830.96 is: 70,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,968.08 : 89,951.58 = 46,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,968.08/89,951.58 = 46,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,968.08x = 89,951.58 × 46,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,968.08x = 4,212,518,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,518,844.92/59,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,246.02

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