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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.66, 89,708.40 and 30,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.66, 89,708.40 and 30,207.30 is: 45,338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.66 : 89,708.40 = 30,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.66/89,708.40 = 30,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.66x = 89,708.40 × 30,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.66x = 2,709,848,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,848,551.32/59,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,338.95

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