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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,756.32, 89,619.90 and 24,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,756.32, 89,619.90 and 24,706 is: 37,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,756.32 : 89,619.90 = 24,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,756.32/89,619.90 = 24,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,756.32x = 89,619.90 × 24,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,756.32x = 2,214,149,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,149,249.40/59,756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,052.97

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