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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,465.79, 89,133.08 and 24,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,465.79, 89,133.08 and 24,375.38 is: 36,536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,465.79 : 89,133.08 = 24,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,465.79/89,133.08 = 24,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,465.79x = 89,133.08 × 24,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,465.79x = 2,172,652,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,652,128.03/59,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,536.17

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