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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,523.70, 89,285.46 and 24,438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,523.70, 89,285.46 and 24,438.64 is: 36,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,523.70 : 89,285.46 = 24,438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,523.70/89,285.46 = 24,438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,523.70x = 89,285.46 × 24,438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,523.70x = 2,182,015,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,015,214.17/59,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,657.92

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