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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,979.56, 89,484.38 and 54,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,979.56, 89,484.38 and 54,001.22 is: 80,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,979.56 : 89,484.38 = 54,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,979.56/89,484.38 = 54,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,979.56x = 89,484.38 × 54,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,979.56x = 4,832,265,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,265,690.94/59,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,565.21

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