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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,758.32, 89,622.90 and 24,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,758.32, 89,622.90 and 24,708 is: 37,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,758.32 : 89,622.90 = 24,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,758.32/89,622.90 = 24,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,758.32x = 89,622.90 × 24,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,758.32x = 2,214,402,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,402,613.20/59,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,055.97

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