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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,984.73, 89,899.04 and 24,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,984.73, 89,899.04 and 24,404.57 is: 36,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,984.73 : 89,899.04 = 24,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,984.73/89,899.04 = 24,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,984.73x = 89,899.04 × 24,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,984.73x = 2,193,947,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,947,292.59/59,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,575.10

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