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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,344.87, 89,017.32 and 24,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,344.87, 89,017.32 and 24,270.25 is: 36,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,344.87 : 89,017.32 = 24,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,344.87/89,017.32 = 24,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,344.87x = 89,017.32 × 24,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,344.87x = 2,160,472,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,472,610.73/59,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,405.38

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