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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,909.70, 89,864.55 and 41,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,909.70, 89,864.55 and 41,247.30 is: 61,870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,909.70 : 89,864.55 = 41,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,909.70/89,864.55 = 41,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,909.70x = 89,864.55 × 41,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,909.70x = 3,706,670,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,670,053.22/59,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,870.95

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