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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,346.36, 89,019.72 and 24,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,346.36, 89,019.72 and 24,279.84 is: 36,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,346.36 : 89,019.72 = 24,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,346.36/89,019.72 = 24,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,346.36x = 89,019.72 × 24,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,346.36x = 2,161,384,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,384,558.44/59,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,419.83

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