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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,803.82, 89,705.72 and 24,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,803.82, 89,705.72 and 24,744.38 is: 37,116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,803.82 : 89,705.72 = 24,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,803.82/89,705.72 = 24,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,803.82x = 89,705.72 × 24,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,803.82x = 2,219,712,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,712,423.85/59,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,116.57

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