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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.08, 89,015.88 and 24,283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.08, 89,015.88 and 24,283.72 is: 36,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.08 : 89,015.88 = 24,283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.08/89,015.88 = 24,283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.08x = 89,015.88 × 24,283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.08x = 2,161,636,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,636,705.47/59,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.48

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