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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,792.70, 89,572.29 and 36,361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,792.70, 89,572.29 and 36,361.02 is: 54,470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,792.70 : 89,572.29 = 36,361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,792.70/89,572.29 = 36,361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,792.70x = 89,572.29 × 36,361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,792.70x = 3,256,939,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,939,828.14/59,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,470.53

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