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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,577.44, 89,310.51 and 20,106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,577.44, 89,310.51 and 20,106.95 is: 30,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,577.44 : 89,310.51 = 20,106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,577.44/89,310.51 = 20,106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,577.44x = 89,310.51 × 20,106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,577.44x = 1,795,761,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,761,512.49/59,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,141.64

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