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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,977.70, 90,021.42 and 30,415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,977.70, 90,021.42 and 30,415.94 is: 45,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,977.70 : 90,021.42 = 30,415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,977.70/90,021.42 = 30,415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,977.70x = 90,021.42 × 30,415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,977.70x = 2,738,086,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,086,109.43/59,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,651.74

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