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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,721.33, 89,594.96 and 18,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,721.33, 89,594.96 and 18,167.25 is: 27,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,721.33 : 89,594.96 = 18,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,721.33/89,594.96 = 18,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,721.33x = 89,594.96 × 18,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,721.33x = 1,627,693,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,693,946.22/59,721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,254.82

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