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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,302.15, 88,986.06 and 24,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,302.15, 88,986.06 and 24,266.41 is: 36,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,302.15 : 88,986.06 = 24,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,302.15/88,986.06 = 24,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,302.15x = 88,986.06 × 24,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,302.15x = 2,159,372,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,372,216.24/59,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,413.05

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