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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,669.46, 89,507.70 and 24,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,669.46, 89,507.70 and 24,597 is: 36,896.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,669.46 : 89,507.70 = 24,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,669.46/89,507.70 = 24,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,669.46x = 89,507.70 × 24,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,669.46x = 2,201,620,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,620,896.90/59,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,896.95

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