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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,666.24, 89,517.12 and 24,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,666.24, 89,517.12 and 24,608 is: 36,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,666.24 : 89,517.12 = 24,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,666.24/89,517.12 = 24,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,666.24x = 89,517.12 × 24,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,666.24x = 2,202,837,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,837,288.96/59,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,919.32

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