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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.75, 89,151.84 and 29,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.75, 89,151.84 and 29,490.48 is: 44,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.75 : 89,151.84 = 29,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.75/89,151.84 = 29,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.75x = 89,151.84 × 29,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.75x = 2,629,130,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,130,554.48/59,465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,212.52

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