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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,091.68, 88,637.28 and 24,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,091.68, 88,637.28 and 24,031.04 is: 36,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,091.68 : 88,637.28 = 24,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,091.68/88,637.28 = 24,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,091.68x = 88,637.28 × 24,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,091.68x = 2,130,046,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,046,021.17/59,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,046.46

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