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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,554.20, 89,297.28 and 24,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,554.20, 89,297.28 and 24,465 is: 36,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,554.20 : 89,297.28 = 24,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,554.20/89,297.28 = 24,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,554.20x = 89,297.28 × 24,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,554.20x = 2,184,657,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,657,955.20/59,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,683.52

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