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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,911.80, 89,867.70 and 24,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,911.80, 89,867.70 and 24,847.80 is: 37,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,911.80 : 89,867.70 = 24,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,911.80/89,867.70 = 24,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,911.80x = 89,867.70 × 24,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,911.80x = 2,233,014,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,014,636.06/59,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,271.70

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