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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,614.06, 89,431.17 and 24,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,614.06, 89,431.17 and 24,544.30 is: 36,820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,614.06 : 89,431.17 = 24,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,614.06/89,431.17 = 24,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,614.06x = 89,431.17 × 24,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,614.06x = 2,195,025,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,025,465.83/59,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,820.60

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