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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,615.80, 89,423.70 and 18,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,615.80, 89,423.70 and 18,062.80 is: 27,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,615.80 : 89,423.70 = 18,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,615.80/89,423.70 = 18,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,615.80x = 89,423.70 × 18,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,615.80x = 1,615,242,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,242,408.36/59,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,094.20

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