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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,775.57, 89,663.76 and 24,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,775.57, 89,663.76 and 24,714.72 is: 37,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,775.57 : 89,663.76 = 24,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,775.57/89,663.76 = 24,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,775.57x = 89,663.76 × 24,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,775.57x = 2,216,014,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,014,722.55/59,775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,072.25

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