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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,683.12, 89,526.68 and 18,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,683.12, 89,526.68 and 18,130 is: 27,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,683.12 : 89,526.68 = 18,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,683.12/89,526.68 = 18,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,683.12x = 89,526.68 × 18,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,683.12x = 1,623,118,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,118,708.40/59,683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,195.61

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