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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,629.88, 89,327.78 and 34,617.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,629.88, 89,327.78 and 34,617.48 is: 51,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,629.88 : 89,327.78 = 34,617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,629.88/89,327.78 = 34,617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,629.88x = 89,327.78 × 34,617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,629.88x = 3,092,302,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,302,637.59/59,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,858.27

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