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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.60, 89,023.44 and 39,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.60, 89,023.44 and 39,695.12 is: 59,425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.60 : 89,023.44 = 39,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.60/89,023.44 = 39,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.60x = 89,023.44 × 39,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.60x = 3,533,795,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,795,947.91/59,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,425.89

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