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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.64, 88,713.48 and 24,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.64, 88,713.48 and 24,074.48 is: 36,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.64 : 88,713.48 = 24,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.64/88,713.48 = 24,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.64x = 88,713.48 × 24,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.64x = 2,135,730,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,730,899.99/59,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.76

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