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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,744.76, 89,658.44 and 24,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,744.76, 89,658.44 and 24,684.72 is: 37,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,744.76 : 89,658.44 = 24,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,744.76/89,658.44 = 24,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,744.76x = 89,658.44 × 24,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,744.76x = 2,213,193,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,193,487.04/59,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,044.14

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