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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.20, 89,005.28 and 35,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.20, 89,005.28 and 35,617.28 is: 53,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.20 : 89,005.28 = 35,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.20/89,005.28 = 35,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.20x = 89,005.28 × 35,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.20x = 3,170,125,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,125,979.24/59,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,402.21

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