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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,281.65, 88,889.64 and 24,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,281.65, 88,889.64 and 24,245.91 is: 36,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,281.65 : 88,889.64 = 24,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,281.65/88,889.64 = 24,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,281.65x = 88,889.64 × 24,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,281.65x = 2,155,210,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,210,211.37/59,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,355.44

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