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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,347.47, 89,020.98 and 24,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,347.47, 89,020.98 and 24,287.13 is: 36,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,347.47 : 89,020.98 = 24,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,347.47/89,020.98 = 24,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,347.47x = 89,020.98 × 24,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,347.47x = 2,162,064,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,064,113.99/59,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.60

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