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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,982.93, 89,985.33 and 30,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,982.93, 89,985.33 and 30,012.84 is: 45,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,982.93 : 89,985.33 = 30,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,982.93/89,985.33 = 30,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,982.93x = 89,985.33 × 30,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,982.93x = 2,700,715,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,715,311.64/59,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,024.73

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