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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,484.74, 89,240.31 and 17,928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,484.74, 89,240.31 and 17,928.74 is: 26,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,484.74 : 89,240.31 = 17,928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,484.74/89,240.31 = 17,928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,484.74x = 89,240.31 × 17,928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,484.74x = 1,599,966,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,966,315.51/59,484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,897.09

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