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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,731.26, 89,652.32 and 30,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,731.26, 89,652.32 and 30,169.86 is: 45,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,731.26 : 89,652.32 = 30,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,731.26/89,652.32 = 30,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,731.26x = 89,652.32 × 30,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,731.26x = 2,704,797,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,797,943.08/59,731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,282.79

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