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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.68, 89,435.41 and 24,054.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.68, 89,435.41 and 24,054.71 is: 36,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.68 : 89,435.41 = 24,054.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.68/89,435.41 = 24,054.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.68x = 89,435.41 × 24,054.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.68x = 2,151,342,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,342,343.97/59,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,089.28

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