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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,557.68, 89,351.28 and 18,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,557.68, 89,351.28 and 18,004.68 is: 27,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,557.68 : 89,351.28 = 18,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,557.68/89,351.28 = 18,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,557.68x = 89,351.28 × 18,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,557.68x = 1,608,741,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,741,203.99/59,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,011.48

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