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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,477.62, 89,188.19 and 34,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,477.62, 89,188.19 and 34,525.32 is: 51,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,477.62 : 89,188.19 = 34,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,477.62/89,188.19 = 34,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,477.62x = 89,188.19 × 34,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,477.62x = 3,079,250,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,250,799.97/59,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,771.59

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