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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,556.08, 89,347.08 and 18,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,556.08, 89,347.08 and 18,002 is: 27,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,556.08 : 89,347.08 = 18,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,556.08/89,347.08 = 18,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,556.08x = 89,347.08 × 18,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,556.08x = 1,608,426,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,426,134.16/59,556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.92

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