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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,947.64, 89,976.68 and 30,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,947.64, 89,976.68 and 30,386.44 is: 45,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,947.64 : 89,976.68 = 30,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,947.64/89,976.68 = 30,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,947.64x = 89,976.68 × 30,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,947.64x = 2,734,070,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,070,988.22/59,947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,607.65

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