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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,502.39, 89,197.57 and 20,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,502.39, 89,197.57 and 20,031.93 is: 30,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,502.39 : 89,197.57 = 20,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,502.39/89,197.57 = 20,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,502.39x = 89,197.57 × 20,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,502.39x = 1,786,799,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,799,478.41/59,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.04

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