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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,745.76, 89,659.94 and 24,685.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,745.76, 89,659.94 and 24,685.72 is: 37,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,745.76 : 89,659.94 = 24,685.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,745.76/89,659.94 = 24,685.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,745.76x = 89,659.94 × 24,685.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,745.76x = 2,213,320,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,320,174.06/59,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,045.64

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