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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,767.28, 89,650.86 and 18,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,767.28, 89,650.86 and 18,214.28 is: 27,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,767.28 : 89,650.86 = 18,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,767.28/89,650.86 = 18,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,767.28x = 89,650.86 × 18,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,767.28x = 1,632,925,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,925,866.28/59,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.40

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