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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,555.59, 89,319.74 and 35,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,555.59, 89,319.74 and 35,546.67 is: 53,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,555.59 : 89,319.74 = 35,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,555.59/89,319.74 = 35,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,555.59x = 89,319.74 × 35,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,555.59x = 3,175,019,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,019,322.27/59,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,311.86

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