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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,533.79, 89,307.36 and 20,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,533.79, 89,307.36 and 20,094.08 is: 30,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,533.79 : 89,307.36 = 20,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,533.79/89,307.36 = 20,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,533.79x = 89,307.36 × 20,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,533.79x = 1,794,548,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,548,789.89/59,533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,143.37

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