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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,911.68, 89,886.72 and 28,749.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,911.68, 89,886.72 and 28,749.12 is: 43,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,911.68 : 89,886.72 = 28,749.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,911.68/89,886.72 = 28,749.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,911.68x = 89,886.72 × 28,749.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,911.68x = 2,584,164,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,164,099.69/59,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,132.89

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