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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.69, 90,029.39 and 30,421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.69, 90,029.39 and 30,421.29 is: 45,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.69 : 90,029.39 = 30,421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.69/90,029.39 = 30,421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.69x = 90,029.39 × 30,421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.69x = 2,738,810,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,810,257.77/59,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.01

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