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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,513.64, 89,226.68 and 28,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,513.64, 89,226.68 and 28,370.76 is: 42,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,513.64 : 89,226.68 = 28,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,513.64/89,226.68 = 28,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,513.64x = 89,226.68 × 28,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,513.64x = 2,531,428,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,428,723.88/59,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,535.27

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