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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.76, 89,074.20 and 19,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.76, 89,074.20 and 19,967.58 is: 29,930.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.76 : 89,074.20 = 19,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.76/89,074.20 = 19,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.76x = 89,074.20 × 19,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.76x = 1,778,596,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,596,214.44/59,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,930.72

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