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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,731.14, 89,652.14 and 30,169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,731.14, 89,652.14 and 30,169.74 is: 45,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,731.14 : 89,652.14 = 30,169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,731.14/89,652.14 = 30,169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,731.14x = 89,652.14 × 30,169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,731.14x = 2,704,781,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,781,754.24/59,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,282.61

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