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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,312.70, 88,972.29 and 19,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,312.70, 88,972.29 and 19,866.24 is: 29,800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,312.70 : 88,972.29 = 19,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,312.70/88,972.29 = 19,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,312.70x = 88,972.29 × 19,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,312.70x = 1,767,544,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,544,866.49/59,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,800.45

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