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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,711.79, 89,493.84 and 30,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,711.79, 89,493.84 and 30,138.06 is: 45,169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,711.79 : 89,493.84 = 30,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,711.79/89,493.84 = 30,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,711.79x = 89,493.84 × 30,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,711.79x = 2,697,170,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,170,719.55/59,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,169.82

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