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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,769.24, 89,666.82 and 18,219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,769.24, 89,666.82 and 18,219.48 is: 27,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,769.24 : 89,666.82 = 18,219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,769.24/89,666.82 = 18,219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,769.24x = 89,666.82 × 18,219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,769.24x = 1,633,682,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,682,833.65/59,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,333.17

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