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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,273.64, 88,910.52 and 23,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,273.64, 88,910.52 and 23,751 is: 35,626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,273.64 : 88,910.52 = 23,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,273.64/88,910.52 = 23,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,273.64x = 88,910.52 × 23,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,273.64x = 2,111,713,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,713,760.52/59,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,626.52

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