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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,475.79, 89,232.20 and 19,495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,475.79, 89,232.20 and 19,495.13 is: 29,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,475.79 : 89,232.20 = 19,495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,475.79/89,232.20 = 19,495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,475.79x = 89,232.20 × 19,495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,475.79x = 1,739,592,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,592,795.55/59,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,248.76

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