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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,346.08, 89,018.88 and 24,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,346.08, 89,018.88 and 24,285.72 is: 36,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,346.08 : 89,018.88 = 24,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,346.08/89,018.88 = 24,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,346.08x = 89,018.88 × 24,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,346.08x = 2,161,887,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,887,594.39/59,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,428.48

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