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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,562.03, 89,323.20 and 24,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,562.03, 89,323.20 and 24,014.16 is: 36,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,562.03 : 89,323.20 = 24,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,562.03/89,323.20 = 24,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,562.03x = 89,323.20 × 24,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,562.03x = 2,145,021,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,021,616.51/59,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.24

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