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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,672.79, 89,549.43 and 24,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,672.79, 89,549.43 and 24,611.67 is: 36,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,672.79 : 89,549.43 = 24,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,672.79/89,549.43 = 24,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,672.79x = 89,549.43 × 24,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,672.79x = 2,203,961,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,961,019.85/59,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,934.10

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