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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,972.69, 89,950.66 and 32,963.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,972.69, 89,950.66 and 32,963.51 is: 49,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,972.69 : 89,950.66 = 32,963.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,972.69/89,950.66 = 32,963.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,972.69x = 89,950.66 × 32,963.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,972.69x = 2,965,088,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,088,948.25/59,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,440.66

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