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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,867.59, 89,810.62 and 20,415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,867.59, 89,810.62 and 20,415.48 is: 30,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,867.59 : 89,810.62 = 20,415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,867.59/89,810.62 = 20,415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,867.59x = 89,810.62 × 20,415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,867.59x = 1,833,527,022.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,527,022.29/59,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,626.37

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