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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,764.61, 89,457.29 and 33,389.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,764.61, 89,457.29 and 33,389.39 is: 49,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,764.61 : 89,457.29 = 33,389.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,764.61/89,457.29 = 33,389.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,764.61x = 89,457.29 × 33,389.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,764.61x = 2,986,924,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,924,344.15/59,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,978.14

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