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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,664.89, 89,507.71 and 24,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,664.89, 89,507.71 and 24,124.76 is: 36,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,664.89 : 89,507.71 = 24,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,664.89/89,507.71 = 24,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,664.89x = 89,507.71 × 24,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,664.89x = 2,159,352,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,352,185.36/59,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.34

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