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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,709.53, 89,565.51 and 20,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,709.53, 89,565.51 and 20,266.58 is: 30,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,709.53 : 89,565.51 = 20,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,709.53/89,565.51 = 20,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,709.53x = 89,565.51 × 20,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,709.53x = 1,815,186,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,186,573.66/59,709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,400.28

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