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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,270.32, 88,905.55 and 24,209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,270.32, 88,905.55 and 24,209.97 is: 36,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,270.32 : 88,905.55 = 24,209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,270.32/88,905.55 = 24,209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,270.32x = 88,905.55 × 24,209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,270.32x = 2,152,400,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,400,698.33/59,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,314.98

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