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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,270.99, 88,906.51 and 24,210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,270.99, 88,906.51 and 24,210.65 is: 36,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,270.99 : 88,906.51 = 24,210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,270.99/88,906.51 = 24,210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,270.99x = 88,906.51 × 24,210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,270.99x = 2,152,484,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,484,148.76/59,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,315.98

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