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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,507.70, 89,261.46 and 24,422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,507.70, 89,261.46 and 24,422.64 is: 36,633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,507.70 : 89,261.46 = 24,422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,507.70/89,261.46 = 24,422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,507.70x = 89,261.46 × 24,422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,507.70x = 2,180,000,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,000,503.45/59,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,633.92

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