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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,277.54, 88,864.80 and 24,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,277.54, 88,864.80 and 24,194.82 is: 36,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,277.54 : 88,864.80 = 24,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,277.54/88,864.80 = 24,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,277.54x = 88,864.80 × 24,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,277.54x = 2,150,067,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,067,840.34/59,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,271.21

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