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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,597.46, 89,395.58 and 18,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,597.46, 89,395.58 and 18,044.46 is: 27,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,597.46 : 89,395.58 = 18,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,597.46/89,395.58 = 18,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,597.46x = 89,395.58 × 18,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,597.46x = 1,613,095,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,095,012.60/59,597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,066.51

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