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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,419.94, 89,069.88 and 37,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,419.94, 89,069.88 and 37,248.84 is: 55,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,419.94 : 89,069.88 = 37,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,419.94/89,069.88 = 37,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,419.94x = 89,069.88 × 37,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,419.94x = 3,317,749,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,749,708.94/59,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,835.63

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