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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.28, 88,693.44 and 24,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.28, 88,693.44 and 24,049.66 is: 36,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.28 : 88,693.44 = 24,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.28/88,693.44 = 24,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.28x = 88,693.44 × 24,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.28x = 2,133,047,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,047,076.23/59,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.88

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