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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,755.19, 89,611.88 and 17,624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,755.19, 89,611.88 and 17,624.09 is: 26,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,755.19 : 89,611.88 = 17,624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,755.19/89,611.88 = 17,624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,755.19x = 89,611.88 × 17,624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,755.19x = 1,579,327,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,327,838.19/59,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.97

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