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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,973.62, 89,906.96 and 30,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,973.62, 89,906.96 and 30,376.22 is: 45,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,973.62 : 89,906.96 = 30,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,973.62/89,906.96 = 30,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,973.62x = 89,906.96 × 30,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,973.62x = 2,731,033,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,033,222.90/59,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,537.25

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