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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,476.80, 89,139.60 and 24,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,476.80, 89,139.60 and 24,376.80 is: 36,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,476.80 : 89,139.60 = 24,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,476.80/89,139.60 = 24,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,476.80x = 89,139.60 × 24,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,476.80x = 2,172,938,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,938,201.28/59,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,534.22

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