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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,504.70, 89,256.96 and 24,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,504.70, 89,256.96 and 24,419.64 is: 36,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,504.70 : 89,256.96 = 24,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,504.70/89,256.96 = 24,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,504.70x = 89,256.96 × 24,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,504.70x = 2,179,622,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,622,830.69/59,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,629.42

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