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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,421.87, 89,104.95 and 34,469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,421.87, 89,104.95 and 34,469.01 is: 51,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,421.87 : 89,104.95 = 34,469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,421.87/89,104.95 = 34,469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,421.87x = 89,104.95 × 34,469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,421.87x = 3,071,359,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,359,412.60/59,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,687.36

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