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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,704.93, 89,030.66 and 59,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,704.93, 89,030.66 and 59,171.95 is: 88,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,704.93 : 89,030.66 = 59,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,704.93/89,030.66 = 59,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,704.93x = 89,030.66 × 59,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,704.93x = 5,268,117,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,117,761.99/59,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,235.89

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