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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,367.72, 89,051.34 and 24,307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,367.72, 89,051.34 and 24,307.41 is: 36,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,367.72 : 89,051.34 = 24,307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,367.72/89,051.34 = 24,307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,367.72x = 89,051.34 × 24,307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,367.72x = 2,164,607,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,607,432.43/59,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,461.02

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