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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,707.67, 89,415.70 and 58,133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,707.67, 89,415.70 and 58,133.03 is: 87,057.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,707.67 : 89,415.70 = 58,133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,707.67/89,415.70 = 58,133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,707.67x = 89,415.70 × 58,133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,707.67x = 5,198,004,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,004,978.16/59,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,057.58

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