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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,364.94, 89,052.04 and 17,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,364.94, 89,052.04 and 17,245.70 is: 25,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,364.94 : 89,052.04 = 17,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,364.94/89,052.04 = 17,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,364.94x = 89,052.04 × 17,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,364.94x = 1,535,764,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,764,766.23/59,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869.90

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