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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,481.24, 89,235.06 and 17,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,481.24, 89,235.06 and 17,925.24 is: 26,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,481.24 : 89,235.06 = 17,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,481.24/89,235.06 = 17,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,481.24x = 89,235.06 × 17,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,481.24x = 1,599,559,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,559,866.91/59,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,891.84

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