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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,729.13, 89,649.15 and 30,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,729.13, 89,649.15 and 30,167.74 is: 45,279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,729.13 : 89,649.15 = 30,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,729.13/89,649.15 = 30,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,729.13x = 89,649.15 × 30,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,729.13x = 2,704,512,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,512,247.35/59,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,279.62

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