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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,762.13, 89,643.71 and 17,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,762.13, 89,643.71 and 17,067.45 is: 25,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,762.13 : 89,643.71 = 17,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,762.13/89,643.71 = 17,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,762.13x = 89,643.71 × 17,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,762.13x = 1,529,989,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,989,538.24/59,762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.32

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