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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,808.24, 89,709.12 and 18,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,808.24, 89,709.12 and 18,252 is: 27,377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,808.24 : 89,709.12 = 18,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,808.24/89,709.12 = 18,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,808.24x = 89,709.12 × 18,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,808.24x = 1,637,370,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,370,858.24/59,808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,377.01

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