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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,370.72, 89,055.84 and 24,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,370.72, 89,055.84 and 24,310.41 is: 36,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,370.72 : 89,055.84 = 24,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,370.72/89,055.84 = 24,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,370.72x = 89,055.84 × 24,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,370.72x = 2,164,983,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,983,983.29/59,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,465.52

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