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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.24, 89,207.04 and 20,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.24, 89,207.04 and 20,019.24 is: 30,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.24 : 89,207.04 = 20,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.24/89,207.04 = 20,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.24x = 89,207.04 × 20,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.24x = 1,785,857,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,857,143.45/59,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.95

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