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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,988.94, 89,994.34 and 30,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,988.94, 89,994.34 and 30,018.84 is: 45,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,988.94 : 89,994.34 = 30,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,988.94/89,994.34 = 30,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,988.94x = 89,994.34 × 30,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,988.94x = 2,701,525,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,525,693.37/59,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,033.73

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