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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,524.70, 89,286.96 and 24,439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,524.70, 89,286.96 and 24,439.64 is: 36,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,524.70 : 89,286.96 = 24,439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,524.70/89,286.96 = 24,439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,524.70x = 89,286.96 × 24,439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,524.70x = 2,182,141,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,141,159.09/59,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,659.42

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