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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,668.89, 89,498.62 and 34,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,668.89, 89,498.62 and 34,693 is: 52,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,668.89 : 89,498.62 = 34,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,668.89/89,498.62 = 34,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,668.89x = 89,498.62 × 34,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,668.89x = 3,104,975,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,975,623.66/59,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,036.76

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