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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,930.74, 89,951.32 and 30,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,930.74, 89,951.32 and 30,369.52 is: 45,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,930.74 : 89,951.32 = 30,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,930.74/89,951.32 = 30,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,930.74x = 89,951.32 × 30,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,930.74x = 2,731,777,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,777,962.01/59,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,582.25

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