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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.11, 89,209.28 and 17,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.11, 89,209.28 and 17,347.48 is: 26,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.11 : 89,209.28 = 17,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.11/89,209.28 = 17,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.11x = 89,209.28 × 17,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.11x = 1,547,556,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,556,200.61/59,464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,025.05

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