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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,748.67, 89,636.51 and 19,767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,748.67, 89,636.51 and 19,767.56 is: 29,655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,748.67 : 89,636.51 = 19,767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,748.67/89,636.51 = 19,767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,748.67x = 89,636.51 × 19,767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,748.67x = 1,771,894,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,894,952.86/59,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,655.81

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