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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.60, 89,145.90 and 19,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.60, 89,145.90 and 19,983.60 is: 29,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.60 : 89,145.90 = 19,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.60/89,145.90 = 19,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.60x = 89,145.90 × 19,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.60x = 1,781,456,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,456,007.24/59,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,975.40

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