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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,676.53, 89,555.04 and 24,615.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,676.53, 89,555.04 and 24,615.41 is: 36,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,676.53 : 89,555.04 = 24,615.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,676.53/89,555.04 = 24,615.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,676.53x = 89,555.04 × 24,615.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,676.53x = 2,204,433,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,433,579.39/59,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,939.71

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