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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,665.83, 89,439.63 and 28,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,665.83, 89,439.63 and 28,019.24 is: 42,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,665.83 : 89,439.63 = 28,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,665.83/89,439.63 = 28,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,665.83x = 89,439.63 × 28,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,665.83x = 2,506,030,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,030,318.39/59,665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,001.10

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