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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,803.38, 89,673.93 and 28,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,803.38, 89,673.93 and 28,204.96 is: 42,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,803.38 : 89,673.93 = 28,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,803.38/89,673.93 = 28,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,803.38x = 89,673.93 × 28,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,803.38x = 2,529,249,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,249,019.30/59,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,292.74

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