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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.17, 89,189.91 and 20,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.17, 89,189.91 and 20,007 is: 30,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.17 : 89,189.91 = 20,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.17/89,189.91 = 20,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.17x = 89,189.91 × 20,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.17x = 1,784,422,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,422,529.37/59,451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,014.93

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