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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,974.62, 89,908.46 and 30,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,974.62, 89,908.46 and 30,377.22 is: 45,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,974.62 : 89,908.46 = 30,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,974.62/89,908.46 = 30,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,974.62x = 89,908.46 × 30,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,974.62x = 2,731,169,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,169,069.28/59,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,538.75

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