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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,274.63, 88,920.12 and 24,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,274.63, 88,920.12 and 24,206.09 is: 36,312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,274.63 : 88,920.12 = 24,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,274.63/88,920.12 = 24,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,274.63x = 88,920.12 × 24,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,274.63x = 2,152,407,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,407,982.93/59,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.47

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