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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,687.43, 89,452.67 and 24,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,687.43, 89,452.67 and 24,607.59 is: 36,879.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,687.43 : 89,452.67 = 24,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,687.43/89,452.67 = 24,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,687.43x = 89,452.67 × 24,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,687.43x = 2,201,214,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,214,504.73/59,687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,879.03

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