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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,748.57, 89,622.84 and 24,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,748.57, 89,622.84 and 24,689.13 is: 37,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,748.57 : 89,622.84 = 24,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,748.57/89,622.84 = 24,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,748.57x = 89,622.84 × 24,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,748.57x = 2,212,709,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,709,947.73/59,748.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,033.69

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