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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,276.54, 88,914.34 and 24,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,276.54, 88,914.34 and 24,191.60 is: 36,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,276.54 : 88,914.34 = 24,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,276.54/88,914.34 = 24,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,276.54x = 88,914.34 × 24,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,276.54x = 2,150,979,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,979,733.21/59,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,287.20

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