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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,945.55, 89,885.22 and 37,711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,945.55, 89,885.22 and 37,711.35 is: 56,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,945.55 : 89,885.22 = 37,711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,945.55/89,885.22 = 37,711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,945.55x = 89,885.22 × 37,711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,945.55x = 3,389,692,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,692,991.25/59,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,546.20

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