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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,640.57, 89,481.51 and 30,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,640.57, 89,481.51 and 30,034.26 is: 45,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,640.57 : 89,481.51 = 30,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,640.57/89,481.51 = 30,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,640.57x = 89,481.51 × 30,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,640.57x = 2,687,510,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,510,936.53/59,640.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,061.79

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