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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,531.63, 89,322.44 and 37,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,531.63, 89,322.44 and 37,061.10 is: 55,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,531.63 : 89,322.44 = 37,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,531.63/89,322.44 = 37,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,531.63x = 89,322.44 × 37,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,531.63x = 3,310,388,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,388,169.72/59,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,607.21

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