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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,424.58, 89,139.57 and 33,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,424.58, 89,139.57 and 33,109.48 is: 49,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,424.58 : 89,139.57 = 33,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,424.58/89,139.57 = 33,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,424.58x = 89,139.57 × 33,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,424.58x = 2,951,364,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,364,810.12/59,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,665.72

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