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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,470.53, 89,137.74 and 24,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,470.53, 89,137.74 and 24,366.75 is: 36,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,470.53 : 89,137.74 = 24,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,470.53/89,137.74 = 24,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,470.53x = 89,137.74 × 24,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,470.53x = 2,171,997,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,997,026.15/59,470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.24

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