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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,675.87, 89,511.48 and 20,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,675.87, 89,511.48 and 20,233.06 is: 30,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,675.87 : 89,511.48 = 20,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,675.87/89,511.48 = 20,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,675.87x = 89,511.48 × 20,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,675.87x = 1,811,090,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,090,921.75/59,675.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,348.80

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