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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,882.17, 89,827.82 and 34,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,882.17, 89,827.82 and 34,924.71 is: 52,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,882.17 : 89,827.82 = 34,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,882.17/89,827.82 = 34,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,882.17x = 89,827.82 × 34,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,882.17x = 3,137,210,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,210,563.43/59,882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,389.73

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