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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,975.70, 89,774.90 and 41,145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,975.70, 89,774.90 and 41,145.62 is: 61,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,975.70 : 89,774.90 = 41,145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,975.70/89,774.90 = 41,145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,975.70x = 89,774.90 × 41,145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,975.70x = 3,693,843,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,843,920.94/59,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,589.01

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