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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,063.97, 88,628.36 and 23,994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,063.97, 88,628.36 and 23,994.21 is: 36,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,063.97 : 88,628.36 = 23,994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,063.97/88,628.36 = 23,994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,063.97x = 88,628.36 × 23,994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,063.97x = 2,126,567,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,567,361.82/59,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,004.48

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