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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,483.43, 89,233.38 and 20,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,483.43, 89,233.38 and 20,051.82 is: 30,080.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,483.43 : 89,233.38 = 20,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,483.43/89,233.38 = 20,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,483.43x = 89,233.38 × 20,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,483.43x = 1,789,291,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,291,673.75/59,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,080.51

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