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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,337.40, 89,006.10 and 36,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,337.40, 89,006.10 and 36,009.40 is: 54,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,337.40 : 89,006.10 = 36,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,337.40/89,006.10 = 36,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,337.40x = 89,006.10 × 36,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,337.40x = 3,205,056,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,056,257.34/59,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,014.10

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