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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,666.89, 89,495.62 and 34,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,666.89, 89,495.62 and 34,691 is: 52,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,666.89 : 89,495.62 = 34,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,666.89/89,495.62 = 34,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,666.89x = 89,495.62 × 34,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,666.89x = 3,104,692,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,692,553.42/59,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,033.76

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