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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,891.80, 89,664.90 and 36,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,891.80, 89,664.90 and 36,563.80 is: 54,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,891.80 : 89,664.90 = 36,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,891.80/89,664.90 = 36,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,891.80x = 89,664.90 × 36,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,891.80x = 3,278,489,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,489,470.62/59,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,740.21

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