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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,759.61, 88,120.71 and 19,307.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,759.61, 88,120.71 and 19,307.61 is: 28,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,759.61 : 88,120.71 = 19,307.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,759.61/88,120.71 = 19,307.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,759.61x = 88,120.71 × 19,307.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,759.61x = 1,701,400,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,400,301.60/58,759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,955.27

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