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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,451.34, 89,175.97 and 20,008.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,451.34, 89,175.97 and 20,008.45 is: 30,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,451.34 : 89,175.97 = 20,008.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,451.34/89,175.97 = 20,008.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,451.34x = 89,175.97 × 20,008.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,451.34x = 1,784,272,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,272,900.51/59,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,012.33

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