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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,511.95, 89,267.83 and 24,426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,511.95, 89,267.83 and 24,426.89 is: 36,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,511.95 : 89,267.83 = 24,426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,511.95/89,267.83 = 24,426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,511.95x = 89,267.83 × 24,426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,511.95x = 2,180,535,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,535,463.95/59,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.30

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