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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,913.68, 89,778.13 and 29,483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,913.68, 89,778.13 and 29,483.89 is: 44,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,913.68 : 89,778.13 = 29,483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,913.68/89,778.13 = 29,483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,913.68x = 89,778.13 × 29,483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,913.68x = 2,647,008,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,008,211.17/59,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.37

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