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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,995.54, 88,490.74 and 19,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,995.54, 88,490.74 and 19,013.63 is: 28,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,995.54 : 88,490.74 = 19,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,995.54/88,490.74 = 19,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,995.54x = 88,490.74 × 19,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,995.54x = 1,682,530,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,530,188.79/58,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,519.62

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