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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,376.57, 89,053.70 and 29,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,376.57, 89,053.70 and 29,786.46 is: 44,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,376.57 : 89,053.70 = 29,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,376.57/89,053.70 = 29,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,376.57x = 89,053.70 × 29,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,376.57x = 2,652,594,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,594,547.37/59,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,674.10

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