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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,459.24, 89,198.04 and 20,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,459.24, 89,198.04 and 20,013.24 is: 30,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,459.24 : 89,198.04 = 20,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,459.24/89,198.04 = 20,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,459.24x = 89,198.04 × 20,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,459.24x = 1,785,141,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,141,782.05/59,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,022.95

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