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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,340.58, 89,010.64 and 24,280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,340.58, 89,010.64 and 24,280.23 is: 36,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,340.58 : 89,010.64 = 24,280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,340.58/89,010.64 = 24,280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,340.58x = 89,010.64 × 24,280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,340.58x = 2,161,198,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,198,811.65/59,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.25

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