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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.31, 89,950.10 and 32,963.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.31, 89,950.10 and 32,963.13 is: 49,440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.31 : 89,950.10 = 32,963.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.31/89,950.10 = 32,963.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.31x = 89,950.10 × 32,963.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.31x = 2,965,036,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,036,675.00/59,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,440.09

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