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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,476.98, 89,223.96 and 19,487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,476.98, 89,223.96 and 19,487.42 is: 29,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,476.98 : 89,223.96 = 19,487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,476.98/89,223.96 = 19,487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,476.98x = 89,223.96 × 19,487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,476.98x = 1,738,744,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,744,336.46/59,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,233.90

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