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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,595.70, 89,373.51 and 24,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,595.70, 89,373.51 and 24,047.83 is: 36,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,595.70 : 89,373.51 = 24,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,595.70/89,373.51 = 24,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,595.70x = 89,373.51 × 24,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,595.70x = 2,149,238,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,238,974.98/59,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,063.66

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