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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,154.80, 88,710.60 and 19,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,154.80, 88,710.60 and 19,713.20 is: 29,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,154.80 : 88,710.60 = 19,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,154.80/88,710.60 = 19,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,154.80x = 88,710.60 × 19,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,154.80x = 1,748,769,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,769,799.92/59,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,562.60

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