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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,767.62, 89,673.57 and 28,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,767.62, 89,673.57 and 28,581.54 is: 42,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,767.62 : 89,673.57 = 28,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,767.62/89,673.57 = 28,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,767.62x = 89,673.57 × 28,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,767.62x = 2,563,008,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,008,727.90/59,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,882.90

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