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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,573.28, 89,325.76 and 24,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,573.28, 89,325.76 and 24,484 is: 36,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,573.28 : 89,325.76 = 24,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,573.28/89,325.76 = 24,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,573.28x = 89,325.76 × 24,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,573.28x = 2,187,051,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,051,907.84/59,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,711.96

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