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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,751.54, 89,627.34 and 24,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,751.54, 89,627.34 and 24,652.62 is: 36,978.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,751.54 : 89,627.34 = 24,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,751.54/89,627.34 = 24,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,751.54x = 89,627.34 × 24,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,751.54x = 2,209,548,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,548,754.63/59,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,978.94

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