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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,671.41, 89,507.11 and 28,411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,671.41, 89,507.11 and 28,411.89 is: 42,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,671.41 : 89,507.11 = 28,411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,671.41/89,507.11 = 28,411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,671.41x = 89,507.11 × 28,411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,671.41x = 2,543,066,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,066,163.54/59,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,617.83

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