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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.98, 89,211.12 and 20,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.98, 89,211.12 and 20,021.04 is: 30,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.98 : 89,211.12 = 20,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.98/89,211.12 = 20,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.98x = 89,211.12 × 20,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.98x = 1,786,099,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,099,401.96/59,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,036.16

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