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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,611.92, 89,416.83 and 24,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,611.92, 89,416.83 and 24,072.33 is: 36,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,611.92 : 89,416.83 = 24,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,611.92/89,416.83 = 24,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,611.92x = 89,416.83 × 24,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,611.92x = 2,152,471,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,471,439.31/59,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,108.07

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