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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.47, 89,016.48 and 24,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.47, 89,016.48 and 24,284.13 is: 36,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.47 : 89,016.48 = 24,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.47/89,016.48 = 24,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.47x = 89,016.48 × 24,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.47x = 2,161,687,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,687,772.46/59,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,426.10

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