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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,934.63, 89,917.52 and 49,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,934.63, 89,917.52 and 49,278.56 is: 73,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,934.63 : 89,917.52 = 49,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,934.63/89,917.52 = 49,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,934.63x = 89,917.52 × 49,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,934.63x = 4,431,005,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,005,208.39/59,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,930.63

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