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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,994, 89,995.44 and 23,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,994, 89,995.44 and 23,058 is: 34,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,994 : 89,995.44 = 23,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,994/89,995.44 = 23,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,994x = 89,995.44 × 23,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,994x = 2,075,114,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,114,855.52/59,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,588.71

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