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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,336.10, 88,926.39 and 24,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,336.10, 88,926.39 and 24,235.56 is: 36,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,336.10 : 88,926.39 = 24,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,336.10/88,926.39 = 24,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,336.10x = 88,926.39 × 24,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,336.10x = 2,155,180,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,180,860.43/59,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,321.58

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