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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,991.45, 89,996.90 and 24,933.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,991.45, 89,996.90 and 24,933.03 is: 37,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,991.45 : 89,996.90 = 24,933.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,991.45/89,996.90 = 24,933.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,991.45x = 89,996.90 × 24,933.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,991.45x = 2,243,895,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,895,282.94/59,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.58

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