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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.89, 89,113.52 and 24,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.89, 89,113.52 and 24,395.15 is: 36,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.89 : 89,113.52 = 24,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.89/89,113.52 = 24,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.89x = 89,113.52 × 24,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.89x = 2,173,937,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,937,302.85/59,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,579.25

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