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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,468.67, 89,216.73 and 20,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,468.67, 89,216.73 and 20,024.82 is: 30,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,468.67 : 89,216.73 = 20,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,468.67/89,216.73 = 20,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,468.67x = 89,216.73 × 20,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,468.67x = 1,786,548,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,548,959.24/59,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,041.85

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