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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,986.22, 89,901.29 and 24,406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,986.22, 89,901.29 and 24,406.07 is: 36,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,986.22 : 89,901.29 = 24,406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,986.22/89,901.29 = 24,406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,986.22x = 89,901.29 × 24,406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,986.22x = 2,194,137,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,137,054.80/59,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.35

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