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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,354.42, 89,038.66 and 37,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,354.42, 89,038.66 and 37,169.63 is: 55,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,354.42 : 89,038.66 = 37,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,354.42/89,038.66 = 37,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,354.42x = 89,038.66 × 37,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,354.42x = 3,309,534,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,534,047.90/59,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,758.85

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