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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,268.92, 88,903.46 and 24,208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,268.92, 88,903.46 and 24,208.59 is: 36,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,268.92 : 88,903.46 = 24,208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,268.92/88,903.46 = 24,208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,268.92x = 88,903.46 × 24,208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,268.92x = 2,152,227,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,227,473.24/59,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.92

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