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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,766.54, 89,623.89 and 20,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,766.54, 89,623.89 and 20,313.06 is: 30,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,766.54 : 89,623.89 = 20,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,766.54/89,623.89 = 20,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,766.54x = 89,623.89 × 20,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,766.54x = 1,820,535,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,535,455.00/59,766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,460.78

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