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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,764.08, 89,643.96 and 18,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,764.08, 89,643.96 and 18,210 is: 27,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,764.08 : 89,643.96 = 18,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,764.08/89,643.96 = 18,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,764.08x = 89,643.96 × 18,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,764.08x = 1,632,416,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,416,511.60/59,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,314.34

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