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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,423.81, 89,106.03 and 19,437.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,423.81, 89,106.03 and 19,437.57 is: 29,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,423.81 : 89,106.03 = 19,437.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,423.81/89,106.03 = 19,437.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,423.81x = 89,106.03 × 19,437.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,423.81x = 1,732,004,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,004,695.55/59,423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,146.65

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