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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,707.80, 89,561.70 and 24,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,707.80, 89,561.70 and 24,672.60 is: 37,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,707.80 : 89,561.70 = 24,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,707.80/89,561.70 = 24,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,707.80x = 89,561.70 × 24,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,707.80x = 2,209,719,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,719,999.42/59,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.90

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