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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,535.68, 89,280.43 and 29,932.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,535.68, 89,280.43 and 29,932.81 is: 44,887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,535.68 : 89,280.43 = 29,932.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,535.68/89,280.43 = 29,932.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,535.68x = 89,280.43 × 29,932.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,535.68x = 2,672,413,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,413,849.88/59,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,887.60

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