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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,294.57, 88,941.33 and 24,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,294.57, 88,941.33 and 24,209.60 is: 36,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,294.57 : 88,941.33 = 24,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,294.57/88,941.33 = 24,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,294.57x = 88,941.33 × 24,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,294.57x = 2,153,233,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,233,578.06/59,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,314.18

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