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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.97, 89,421.68 and 18,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,607.97, 89,421.68 and 18,045.25 is: 27,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,607.97 : 89,421.68 = 18,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,607.97/89,421.68 = 18,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,607.97x = 89,421.68 × 18,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,607.97x = 1,613,636,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,636,571.02/59,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,070.82

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