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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,866.60, 89,799.90 and 24,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,866.60, 89,799.90 and 24,794.60 is: 37,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,866.60 : 89,799.90 = 24,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,866.60/89,799.90 = 24,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,866.60x = 89,799.90 × 24,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,866.60x = 2,226,552,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,552,600.54/59,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,191.90

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