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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,781.34, 89,702.43 and 45,830.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,781.34, 89,702.43 and 45,830.71 is: 68,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,781.34 : 89,702.43 = 45,830.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,781.34/89,702.43 = 45,830.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,781.34x = 89,702.43 × 45,830.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,781.34x = 4,111,126,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,126,055.63/59,781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,769.39

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