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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,460.82, 89,016.27 and 39,690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,460.82, 89,016.27 and 39,690.34 is: 59,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,460.82 : 89,016.27 = 39,690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,460.82/89,016.27 = 39,690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,460.82x = 89,016.27 × 39,690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,460.82x = 3,533,085,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,085,650.45/59,460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,418.72

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