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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,909.80, 89,864.70 and 24,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,909.80, 89,864.70 and 24,845.80 is: 37,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,909.80 : 89,864.70 = 24,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,909.80/89,864.70 = 24,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,909.80x = 89,864.70 × 24,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,909.80x = 2,232,760,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,760,363.26/59,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,268.70

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