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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.16, 89,994.24 and 46,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.16, 89,994.24 and 46,828.80 is: 70,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.16 : 89,994.24 = 46,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.16/89,994.24 = 46,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.16x = 89,994.24 × 46,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.16x = 4,214,322,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,322,266.11/59,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,243.20

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