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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,983.36, 89,926.43 and 24,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,983.36, 89,926.43 and 24,949.24 is: 37,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,983.36 : 89,926.43 = 24,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,983.36/89,926.43 = 24,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,983.36x = 89,926.43 × 24,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,983.36x = 2,243,595,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,595,734.85/59,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.64

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