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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,999.32, 90,029.48 and 36,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,999.32, 90,029.48 and 36,363.36 is: 54,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,999.32 : 90,029.48 = 36,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,999.32/90,029.48 = 36,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,999.32x = 90,029.48 × 36,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,999.32x = 3,273,774,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,774,391.85/59,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,563.52

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