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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,986.29, 90,009.96 and 36,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,986.29, 90,009.96 and 36,350.31 is: 54,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,986.29 : 90,009.96 = 36,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,986.29/90,009.96 = 36,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,986.29x = 90,009.96 × 36,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,986.29x = 3,271,889,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,889,949.09/59,986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,543.96

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