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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,807.70, 89,711.55 and 44,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,807.70, 89,711.55 and 44,838.90 is: 67,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,807.70 : 89,711.55 = 44,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,807.70/89,711.55 = 44,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,807.70x = 89,711.55 × 44,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,807.70x = 4,022,567,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,567,219.30/59,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,258.35

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