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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,377.59, 89,044.08 and 19,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,377.59, 89,044.08 and 19,387.23 is: 29,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,377.59 : 89,044.08 = 19,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,377.59/89,044.08 = 19,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,377.59x = 89,044.08 × 19,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,377.59x = 1,726,318,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,318,059.10/59,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.56

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