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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,732.28, 89,653.84 and 30,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,732.28, 89,653.84 and 30,170.88 is: 45,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,732.28 : 89,653.84 = 30,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,732.28/89,653.84 = 30,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,732.28x = 89,653.84 × 30,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,732.28x = 2,704,935,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,935,248.18/59,732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,284.31

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