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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,356.62, 89,034.94 and 24,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,356.62, 89,034.94 and 24,282 is: 36,423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,356.62 : 89,034.94 = 24,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,356.62/89,034.94 = 24,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,356.62x = 89,034.94 × 24,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,356.62x = 2,161,946,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,946,413.08/59,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.00

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