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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,891.93, 89,850.29 and 24,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,891.93, 89,850.29 and 24,353.25 is: 36,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,891.93 : 89,850.29 = 24,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,891.93/89,850.29 = 24,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,891.93x = 89,850.29 × 24,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,891.93x = 2,188,146,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,146,453.18/59,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,534.92

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