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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,670.46, 89,509.20 and 24,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,670.46, 89,509.20 and 24,598 is: 36,898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,670.46 : 89,509.20 = 24,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,670.46/89,509.20 = 24,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,670.46x = 89,509.20 × 24,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,670.46x = 2,201,747,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,747,301.60/59,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,898.45

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