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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,329.62, 89,027.46 and 24,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,329.62, 89,027.46 and 24,293.88 is: 36,454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,329.62 : 89,027.46 = 24,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,329.62/89,027.46 = 24,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,329.62x = 89,027.46 × 24,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,329.62x = 2,162,822,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,822,429.94/59,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,454.34

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