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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,360.99, 88,961.22 and 24,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,360.99, 88,961.22 and 24,281.51 is: 36,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,360.99 : 88,961.22 = 24,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,360.99/88,961.22 = 24,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,360.99x = 88,961.22 × 24,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,360.99x = 2,160,112,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,112,308.24/59,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.43

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