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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,472.66, 89,213.09 and 17,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,472.66, 89,213.09 and 17,352.07 is: 26,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,472.66 : 89,213.09 = 17,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,472.66/89,213.09 = 17,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,472.66x = 89,213.09 × 17,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,472.66x = 1,548,031,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,031,782.60/59,472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.30

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