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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,906.80, 89,741.40 and 52,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,906.80, 89,741.40 and 52,519.60 is: 78,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,906.80 : 89,741.40 = 52,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,906.80/89,741.40 = 52,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,906.80x = 89,741.40 × 52,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,906.80x = 4,713,182,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,182,431.44/59,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,675.25

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