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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,672.72, 89,499.36 and 18,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,672.72, 89,499.36 and 18,110 is: 27,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,672.72 : 89,499.36 = 18,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,672.72/89,499.36 = 18,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,672.72x = 89,499.36 × 18,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,672.72x = 1,620,833,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,833,409.60/59,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,162.05

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