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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,961.96, 89,989.94 and 41,832.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,961.96, 89,989.94 and 41,832.29 is: 62,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,961.96 : 89,989.94 = 41,832.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,961.96/89,989.94 = 41,832.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,961.96x = 89,989.94 × 41,832.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,961.96x = 3,764,484,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,484,608.05/59,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,781.21

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