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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,270.63, 88,906.02 and 24,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,270.63, 88,906.02 and 24,210.28 is: 36,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,270.63 : 88,906.02 = 24,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,270.63/88,906.02 = 24,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,270.63x = 88,906.02 × 24,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,270.63x = 2,152,439,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,439,415.62/59,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,315.45

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