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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,269.30, 88,904.03 and 24,208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,269.30, 88,904.03 and 24,208.97 is: 36,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,269.30 : 88,904.03 = 24,208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,269.30/88,904.03 = 24,208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,269.30x = 88,904.03 × 24,208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,269.30x = 2,152,274,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,274,429.58/59,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,313.48

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