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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.02, 89,074.46 and 37,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.02, 89,074.46 and 37,251.94 is: 55,840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.02 : 89,074.46 = 37,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.02/89,074.46 = 37,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.02x = 89,074.46 × 37,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.02x = 3,318,196,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,196,439.45/59,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,840.25

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