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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,872.19, 89,812.89 and 34,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,872.19, 89,812.89 and 34,914.74 is: 52,374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,872.19 : 89,812.89 = 34,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,872.19/89,812.89 = 34,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,872.19x = 89,812.89 × 34,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,872.19x = 3,135,793,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,793,253.93/59,872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,374.79

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