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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,803.84, 89,705.76 and 18,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,803.84, 89,705.76 and 18,250.88 is: 27,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,803.84 : 89,705.76 = 18,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,803.84/89,705.76 = 18,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,803.84x = 89,705.76 × 18,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,803.84x = 1,637,209,061.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,209,061.07/59,803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,376.32

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