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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,363.80, 89,045.70 and 56,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,363.80, 89,045.70 and 56,739.40 is: 85,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,363.80 : 89,045.70 = 56,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,363.80/89,045.70 = 56,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,363.80x = 89,045.70 × 56,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,363.80x = 5,052,399,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,399,590.58/59,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,109.10

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