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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.45, 89,267.08 and 24,426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.45, 89,267.08 and 24,426.39 is: 36,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.45 : 89,267.08 = 24,426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.45/89,267.08 = 24,426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.45x = 89,267.08 × 24,426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.45x = 2,180,472,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,472,510.24/59,511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,639.55

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