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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,464.80, 89,121.60 and 24,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,464.80, 89,121.60 and 24,364.80 is: 36,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,464.80 : 89,121.60 = 24,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,464.80/89,121.60 = 24,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,464.80x = 89,121.60 × 24,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,464.80x = 2,171,429,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,429,959.68/59,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,516.22

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