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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,954.80, 89,932.20 and 24,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,954.80, 89,932.20 and 24,890.80 is: 37,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,954.80 : 89,932.20 = 24,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,954.80/89,932.20 = 24,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,954.80x = 89,932.20 × 24,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,954.80x = 2,238,484,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,484,403.76/59,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,336.20

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