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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,396.91, 89,082.83 and 35,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,396.91, 89,082.83 and 35,391.86 is: 53,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,396.91 : 89,082.83 = 35,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,396.91/89,082.83 = 35,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,396.91x = 89,082.83 × 35,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,396.91x = 3,152,806,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,806,425.39/59,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,080.31

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